Perinatal Peer Supporter — Flexible Hours, Meaningful Impact

Family Action Partnership; Keighley; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is looking for a Perinatal Peer Supporter to assist new and expectant mothers with improving their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This part-time role involves building trusting relationships, assessing needs, and providing support tailored to each mother's recovery journey. The ideal candidate will have personal experience related to the perinatal period and possess excellent listening and organizational skills. This position offers various benefits, including flexible working and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced paid sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Own experience of pregnancy, birth, and caring for a newborn or supporting someone through this period.
• Understanding of emotional impact of pregnancy and birth.
• Ability to empathize with families during the first 1001 days.

Responsibilities

• Work with new and expectant mums to improve maternal mental health.
• Provide listening support sessions and work on recovery plans.
• Build trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Empathy

Ability to build rapport

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Job description

A community support organization in the UK is looking for a Perinatal Peer Supporter to assist new and expectant mothers with improving their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This part-time role involves building trusting relationships, assessing needs, and providing support tailored to each mother's recovery journey. The ideal candidate will have personal experience related to the perinatal period and possess excellent listening and organizational skills. This position offers various benefits, including flexible working and ongoing professional development.