Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist (Community)

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Peer Support Worker to engage and support individuals preparing for Mental Health Treatment Requirements in the community. This role involves building supportive relationships, utilizing personal recovery experiences to assist others, and maintaining strength-focused clinical records. Candidates should possess relevant mental health qualifications and demonstrate strong listening and communication skills. This position offers an annual salary of £24,937 to £26,598, emphasizing the importance of peer support and inclusivity within community services.

Qualifications

• Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role.
• Lived experience of mental distress and recovery.
• Ability to support others using personal experiences.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive relationships with service users.
• Use active listening skills to help people identify recovery goals.
• Maintain clinical records focused on strengths.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Level of educational attainment to NVQ 3/AS Level or equivalent

Mental Health related qualification

Job description

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Peer Support Worker to engage and support individuals preparing for Mental Health Treatment Requirements in the community. This role involves building supportive relationships, utilizing personal recovery experiences to assist others, and maintaining strength-focused clinical records. Candidates should possess relevant mental health qualifications and demonstrate strong listening and communication skills. This position offers an annual salary of £24,937 to £26,598, emphasizing the importance of peer support and inclusivity within community services.