Peer Support Worker - Forensic Community Service (FCS)

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Peer Support Worker to join the Forensic Community Team. This is a post for an expert by experience; therefore, we are seeking to recruit someone who has lived experience of forensic mental health, criminal justice, addictions and recovery knowledge to support service users as they leave secure hospital and whilst living in the community supported by the (Forensic Community Mental Health Team) FCMHT.

This knowledge and experience will also be invaluable to the rest of the team to assist them with treatment and planning for service users.

Peer Support workers contribute to, and participate in, the on- going support of service users and their carers.

The post will involve supporting service users of the Forensic Community Service in activities such as moving on Group, well-being groups walking groups and various social inclusion activities, providing individual support and advice where appropriate.

The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team

We would like to recruit someone who is enthusiastic, a team player and who has good communication skills. Experience of previous support worker roles or supporting others would be an advantage but not essential.

If you would like further information regarding the role please contact us using the details provided.

Main duties of the job

Peer Support Workers work as part of Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust's (LSCFT) Forensic Community Mental Health Team (FCMHT) at Guild Lodge, on the outskirts of Preston.

The Peer Support Workers will work as an integrated member of the FCMHT and provide a lived experience of forensic mental health, criminal justice, addictions and recovery knowledge to support service users as they leave secure hospital and whilst living in the community supported by the FCMHT. This knowledge and experience will also be invaluable to the rest of the team to assist them with treatment and planning for service users.

Peer Support workers contribute to, and participate in, the on- going support of service users and their carers. Contribute to the health, safety and security of service users and their environment. Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Maths & English Level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of working with individuals with complex issues, such as addiction, mental health, criminality, etc and challenging the behaviours of these individuals
• Understanding of how community networks and peer support can benefit recovery
• Understanding and knowledge of recovery assets in the community

Experience

Essential

• Lived experience of forensic mental health settings, criminal justice, addiction, recovery and mental health issues.
• Experience of organising and prioritising a demanding workload
• Experience of setting up and delivering meetings, groups and external appointments

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Maths & English Level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of working with individuals with complex issues, such as addiction, mental health, criminality, etc and challenging the behaviours of these individuals
• Understanding of how community networks and peer support can benefit recovery
• Understanding and knowledge of recovery assets in the community

Experience

Essential

• Lived experience of forensic mental health settings, criminal justice, addiction, recovery and mental health issues.
• Experience of organising and prioritising a demanding workload
• Experience of setting up and delivering meetings, groups and external appointments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Parlick Centre, Guild Lodge

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

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