Youth Transition Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Mental Health Peer Support Worker for a full-time role. This position focuses on providing peer support for young individuals transitioning to adult mental health services. Candidates must have personal lived experience of mental health challenges. The job also includes facilitating personal recovery and embedding recovery values within the service. Competitive salary and generous benefits including up to 27 days annual leave and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing support

Free car parking at all trust sites

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience of mental health challenges is required.
• Experience in accessing inpatient mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide formalized peer support and practical assistance to service users.
• Share lived experience to inspire hope in others.
• Support information sharing to promote choice and self-determination.
• Lead in embedding recovery values alongside other champions.

Skills

First person experiential knowledge of recovery

Good interpersonal skills

Understanding of mental health issues

Ability to communicate at all levels

Experience in supporting individuals towards personal goals

Education

Commitment to obtain knowledge through work based learning

Completion of accredited peer support worker training

Job description

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Mental Health Peer Support Worker for a full-time role. This position focuses on providing peer support for young individuals transitioning to adult mental health services. Candidates must have personal lived experience of mental health challenges. The job also includes facilitating personal recovery and embedding recovery values within the service. Competitive salary and generous benefits including up to 27 days annual leave and career development opportunities are offered.