Senior Peer Support Worker – CAMHS IHTT Buckingh amshire

Oxford Health; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Senior Peer Support Worker to utilize their personal lived experience of mental health challenges. The role involves providing intensive support to children, young people, and their families during critical periods, aiding them in accessing necessary mental health services. This position requires empathy, a commitment to helping others, and the ability to work collaboratively with mental health teams. Benefits include career progression opportunities and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Existing knowledge of mental health conditions.
• Ability to offer support using personal recovery experience.
• Experience in Peer Support or caring roles.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people during mental health crises.
• Conduct intensive support in the home environment.
• Assist families with navigating mental health services.

Skills

Lived experience of mental health challenges

Ability to offer specialist support

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

A healthcare provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Senior Peer Support Worker to utilize their personal lived experience of mental health challenges. The role involves providing intensive support to children, young people, and their families during critical periods, aiding them in accessing necessary mental health services. This position requires empathy, a commitment to helping others, and the ability to work collaboratively with mental health teams. Benefits include career progression opportunities and generous leave policies.