Job summary
The Nottinghamshire Eating Disorders Service is an exciting team covering the whole of Nottingham City and County. We work alongside our Local Mental Health Team colleagues and the voluntary sector to provide support and Psychological Therapies to service users who have a diagnosis of an eating disorder.Our team works with service users in the community and in patient settings.We are looking to recruit a Peer Support Worker to the team, to support service users aged 16 and over within our service.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Carer Peer Support Worker / Peer Support Worker to work with the Nottinghamshire Eating Disorders Service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with lived experience or lived experience of supporting a friend or loved one through an eating disorder and recovery, to support carers/ service users in the community. You will work with a variety of different service users and their families, often with complex mental health conditions . The job can be emotionally challenging at times and you will receive support and guidance from colleagues within the team with the opportunity to attend further training and undertake supervision.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have experienced an eating disorder or supported a friend or loved one who has experienced an eating disorder. Carer Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers use their experiences of caring to offer empathy, hope and understanding to others. In this role, the Carer Peer Support worker/ Peer Support Worker will offer peer support alongside practical assistance to enable people to feel in control of their lives and their own unique recovery process. Within a relationship of mutuality and shared experience, they will promote choice, self determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
The Carer Peer Support Worker/Peer Support Worker will act as a recovery champion within the team and an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. Peer workers will also be expected to invest in their own personal and professional development as well as supporting ongoing development of peer roles in the Trust.
Suitable applicants will:
- Have completed the Peer Support Worker training, or have a commitment to attend
- To have lived experience or lived experience of supporting a loved one through mental distress and recovery, particularly anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
- Have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be reliable and motivated
- Hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Have a willingness to undertake further training to support the delivery of the Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) Awareness Training
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have experienced an eating disorder or supported a friend or loved one who has experienced an eating disorder. Carer Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers use their experiences of caring to offer empathy, hope and understanding to others. In this role, the Carer Peer Support worker/ Peer Support Worker will offer peer support alongside practical assistance to enable people to feel in control of their lives and their own unique recovery process. Within a relationship of mutuality and shared experience, they will promote choice, self determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
The Carer Peer Support Worker/Peer Support Worker will act as a recovery champion within the team and an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. Peer workers will also be expected to invest in their own personal and professional development as well as supporting ongoing development of peer roles in the Trust.
Suitable applicants will:
- Have completed the Peer Support Worker training, or have a commitment to attend
- To have lived experience or lived experience of supporting a loved one through mental distress and recovery, particularly anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
- Have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be reliable and motivated
- Hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Have a willingness to undertake further training to support the delivery of the Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) Awareness Training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of having had an eating disorder/lived experience of supporting others with an eating disorder
- Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
Desirable
- Lived experience of an eating disorder
- Lived experience of supporting others experiencing challenges associated with an eating disorder
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others
- Experience of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and techniques
Qualifications
Desirable
- Level of educational attainment to NVQ 3/AS Level or equivalent
- Mental Health related qualification i.e. Certificate in Community Mental Health or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use personal experiences to support others and demonstrate empathy
- Active listening skills
- Ability to reflect on experiences and working practice personally and in group settings
- Awareness of and ability to use written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Willingness to use the Trust IT systems
- Able to build inclusive relationships with a wide range of people
- Approachable appearance and behaviour
Training
Essential
- Completion of / willingness to complete Peer Support Worker Training
- Completion of own wellness plan (there is no expectation for this to be shared in its entirety)
Desirable
- To have completed / willingness to complete training specifically related to eating disorders
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to perform the full range of duties
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of having had an eating disorder/lived experience of supporting others with an eating disorder
- Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
Desirable
- Lived experience of an eating disorder
- Lived experience of supporting others experiencing challenges associated with an eating disorder
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others
- Experience of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and techniques
Qualifications
Desirable
- Level of educational attainment to NVQ 3/AS Level or equivalent
- Mental Health related qualification i.e. Certificate in Community Mental Health or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use personal experiences to support others and demonstrate empathy
- Active listening skills
- Ability to reflect on experiences and working practice personally and in group settings
- Awareness of and ability to use written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Willingness to use the Trust IT systems
- Able to build inclusive relationships with a wide range of people
- Approachable appearance and behaviour
Training
Essential
- Completion of / willingness to complete Peer Support Worker Training
- Completion of own wellness plan (there is no expectation for this to be shared in its entirety)
Desirable
- To have completed / willingness to complete training specifically related to eating disorders
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to perform the full range of duties
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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.
