Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Have you been arrested or come through the Criminal Justice System and have lived experience of having a vulnerability such as addiction, acquired brain injury, ADHD, ASD, mental health issues? These won't be a barrier to being considered for the role of a Peer Support Worker within our ReConnect service.
Peer support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery than someone who has walked the same path as that individual. The role of the Peer Support Worker (PSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of having vulnerabilities and criminal justice challenges. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
This post is a full-time position; however, part-time options would be considered.
The successful applicant will need to apply for Criminal Justice Sector/Prison vetting and Devon and Cornwall Police vetting clearance and have it approved before a contract can be agreed. Please be aware of the common failures in relation to police vetting.
Main duties of the job
RECONNECT (part of the Liaison & Diversion Service) is an NHSE funded service delivered in HMP Exeter, HMP Channing's Wood, and HMP Eastwood Park. This role will support those adults who will be residing in Cornwall post-release. The project is supported by a Senior Support Time & Recovery (STR) Worker and aims to provide practical and emotional support to people in the lead up to, and post-release from prison. The post holder will work closely with our criminal justice partners, and support will focus on preparing individuals for release and supporting them on the day of release where possible, to connect them to services in the community to meet their health needs.
The PSW will engage with the ReConnect service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope, and promote recovery with the aim of assisting them to gain and maintain independence in the community and reduce the risk of re-offending and returning to prison.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation, and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear understandable records on computerised system (RiO) and fulfil job description.
* Completion of own Health and Wellbeing/Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and/or Advanced Statement.
* Personal lived experience of a vulnerability (mental health, learning needs, neurodiverse, substance misuse, brain injury, etc.) and have been dealt with by the Criminal Justice System.
* Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role.
* Experience of using a range of self-management approaches.
* Required to be educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject area.
Skills and Aptitude
* Able to relate to a wide range of people, with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Able to manage conflict and to help others do so.
Knowledge and abilities
* Able to take personal responsibility for own healthcare, willing to discuss, review and seek support appropriately.
* Able to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload.
* Able to use own lived experience to the benefit of those using the service and the advancement of the team.
* Ability to effectively appraise where they need to seek advice and guidance and willingness and ability to do so.
* Able to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
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