Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Broxtowe and Hucknall LMHT has a full time Peer Support Worker post available. Your lived experience of mental health services will be a significant part of your work, using your experiences to offer understanding, support in linking with appropriate services/agencies, promote choice and to inspire hope and future opportunities. This is all the more important for this population of service users who often have additional barriers to accessing mainstream services and experiences of stigma. Screening/team held caseload - To support the team's screening process for all referrals into the service. To support the team's assessment of individuals and develop a plan of support in conjunction with the service user and the wider Multi Disciplinary Team, using lived experience as a way to support engagement. Active engagement - Be actively involved in the assertive follow up of individuals with a range of vulnerabilities. Working with the Local Mental Health Team and other agencies such as social care, health and voluntary, charitable agencies. Caseload - To work with team-held caseload of service users with a range of complex vulnerabilities and to ensure support plans are formulated acted upon and reviewed. To support service user engagement, the post holder will be expected to be involved in the development of collaborative support packages/support plans. They will be expected to implement, promote and evaluate safe, creative and effective support plans in collaboration with the patient's diverse needs, their carers and other professionals. Develop good working relationships - To effectively liaise and develop links with services in the community, to establish effective thorough care and after care pathways. Appointed applicants will have access to robust clinical and managerial supervision and career development opportunities. The service is committed to ensuring the staff in the team are well equipped to work with the complex service users accessing the service and so training is well supported and there is a range of access to robust supervision. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Person specification Qualifications Desirable criteria Level of educational attainment to NVQ 3/AS Level or equivalent Mental Health related qualification i.e. Certificate in Community Mental Training Essential criteria Completion of, or willingness to complete Peer Support Worker Training Completion of own wellness plan (there is no expectation for this to be shared) Desirable criteria Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of peer support and the strategic development of the personality disorder hub. To support the delivery of the Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) Awareness Training/ and to support the delivery of certain training packages provided by the PD Hub to people working with those affected by personality difficulties Experience Essential criteria Lived experience of mental distress and recovery Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role Desirable criteria Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others Experience of using a range of self-management skills / tools to support recovery Experience of working in a healthcare setting Lived experience of Personality Disorder Experience of using a range of self management or recovery tools and techniques Experience of working across different organisational boundaries Experience of being supported by a community mental health team Experience of working in a team Skills Essential criteria Ability to use personal experiences to support others and demonstrate empathy Active listening skills Ability to reflect on experiences and working practice personally and in group settings Awareness of and ability to use written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills Willingness to use the Trust IT systems Able to build inclusive relationships with a wide range of people Approachable appearance and behaviour Able to create a safe environment and use techniques to reduce anxiety and understand conflict Ability to maintain a home/work life balance which feels healthy Ability to work within a team Ability to work in an enabling and creative way, where the person is the expert in their own recovery Willingness to support people in ways which they choose to meet their recovery goals Dispositional attributes Essential criteria Positive and recovery focussed attitude to supporting others and working within teams Range of life experiences Ability to use initiative Reliable Able to work in a flexible way Resourceful and creative Good organisational skills including time management Supportive to other colleagues Able to demonstrate a patient, non-judgmental, respectful and compassionate attitude Additional Information The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment. We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. Communication regarding your application will be sent via email therefore, please ensure you regularly check your spam/junk folder. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. 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Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job Description and Person Spec (PDF, 632.3KB) What Peer Workers Do and Don't Do (PDF, 329.1KB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.1MB) About Nottinghamshire Healthcare (PDF, 1.5MB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.2MB)