Perinatal Peer Supporter: Empower Moms & Families

Transformationunitgm; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Morpeth is seeking a Peer Supporter for its Mother and Baby Unit. This role is pivotal in providing support to women experiencing perinatal mental illness, leveraging personal experiences for empathy and guidance. Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary team, help empower service users, and facilitate crucial dialogue about care. Training in peer support is a must, and the job offers significant opportunities for personal development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Lease cars

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Support and engage service users and their families.
• Empower women to have their voices heard in their own care.
• Help staff understand the challenges that perinatal illness can bring.

Skills

Good interpersonal and team-working skills

Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner

Understanding of personal values and beliefs

Education

Completion of Peer Support Specialist Training

Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training

Completion of WRAP Educator training

Good level of secondary education

Commitment to complete the CNTW Peer Supporter Educational Programme

Job description

A healthcare organization in Morpeth is seeking a Peer Supporter for its Mother and Baby Unit. This role is pivotal in providing support to women experiencing perinatal mental illness, leveraging personal experiences for empathy and guidance. Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary team, help empower service users, and facilitate crucial dialogue about care. Training in peer support is a must, and the job offers significant opportunities for personal development within a supportive environment.