Job summary Lived Experience Support Workers will be part of the team and support people accessing the right intervention/support as part of their recovery journey, based on the person's individualised care and support plan. As an integral and highly valued team member, the Peer Support Worker will provide peer support and practical assistance to service users to support them in regaining control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey. Through sharing the wisdom of their own lived experience of recovery, the Peer Support Worker will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, they facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities. All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity. Main duties of the job To support people who are experiencing mental health challenges to: Maintain and develop their independence. Build life skills, confidence, resilience and self-esteem. Build social networks and reduce isolation. Engage in peer support sessions and offer holistic support, advice, information, and if necessary, onward referral to other support. Find opportunities for them to direct their own recovery through self-management and choice. Access to services and support. Encourage positive choice-making. Work with the service user and, where appropriate, their carers/another meaningful person in developing their own personalised care plan. Encourage and motivate them to take an active role in their own care plan. About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. About us - Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Trust Heard. Respected. Included. Together, we help people with mental ill-health, learning disabilities and autism to live life to the fullest. We work throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Norfolk https://www.hertsnhsgreattogether.co.uk/ Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata 5% of basic salary (min £1,258 max £2,122) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 367-ACMS-8997 Job locations The Orchards, 1A Ashley Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EH 1A Ashley Close Hemel Hempstead HP3 8EH Job description Job responsibilities You will use your personal recovery with individuals using the service in 1:1 or group support. You will Model and mentor recovery and demonstrate coping skills. Embed a person-centred and recovery-orientated approach in all aspects of the work. Inspire hope and share life experiences and lessons learnt. Be trauma-informed To contribute to peer support activities, including 1:1 and groups; To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of each person using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly. To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of support. To report any untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the line manager. To report any safeguarding concerns to the line manager. To attend the appropriate team meetings To attend both managerial and lived experience supervision. To attend reflective/consultation with team members. For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please read the attached before applying Job description Job responsibilities You will use your personal recovery with individuals using the service in 1:1 or group support. You will Model and mentor recovery and demonstrate coping skills. Embed a person-centred and recovery-orientated approach in all aspects of the work. Inspire hope and share life experiences and lessons learnt. Be trauma-informed To contribute to peer support activities, including 1:1 and groups; To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of each person using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly. To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of support. To report any untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the line manager. To report any safeguarding concerns to the line manager. To attend the appropriate team meetings To attend both managerial and lived experience supervision. To attend reflective/consultation with team members. For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please read the attached before applying Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good educational qualifications up to GCSE standard or equivalent Educated to NVQ Level 4 or Equivalent Qualification Experience Essential Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges Paid or unpaid peer support worker experience Willing to positively share your own life experiences, and personal experience of mental ill health challenges with people and carers using the service Skills Essential Developed personal plans for managing own recovery An ability to be non-judgemental Ability to support someone in their recovery and not to 'rescue' Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and an ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice/ equal opportunities Ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience Able to tell your story succinctly and in a meaningful way. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good educational qualifications up to GCSE standard or equivalent Educated to NVQ Level 4 or Equivalent Qualification Experience Essential Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges Paid or unpaid peer support worker experience Willing to positively share your own life experiences, and personal experience of mental ill health challenges with people and carers using the service Skills Essential Developed personal plans for managing own recovery An ability to be non-judgemental Ability to support someone in their recovery and not to 'rescue' Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and an ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice/ equal opportunities Ability to demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience Able to tell your story succinctly and in a meaningful way. 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 details Employer name Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address The Orchards, 1A Ashley Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8EH 1A Ashley Close Hemel Hempstead HP3 8EH Employer's website https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)