Job summary
Job Purpose / Summary:
Working within the Suffolk IPS Employment Service in support of local community mental health teams and primary care practitioners, you will be expected to 'champion the employment agenda', instilling the belief that people with mental health needs want to work and with the right support can work.
The role of the Peer Support Worker is focused around supporting an individual to become work ready. The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, with the aim to be supported into employment, by an IPS Employment Specialists.
The role will include 1:1 and group work and Peer Support Workers will support service users in developing pre-vocational skills. Pre-vocational interventions will be delivered by the Peer Support Worker and these will support service users to increase their confidence and work ability, develop a daily routine and engage in other opportunities that will enable them to become 'work ready'
You will display excellent diary management in a combination of working in the community and clinical site
Main duties of the job
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users, to raise aspirations to access employment opportunities.
To work primarily in direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings as agreed with team service manager and team leader.
To help individuals to consider employment opportunities and identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals to compliment the work undertaken by the Employment Specialist.
To actively, practically and creatively support an individual to progress towards becoming 'work ready' through co-facilitating pre-vocational interventions on a 1:1 and group basis.
To support the implementation of groups; i.e. job clubs and employability workshops, to enable service users to write CV's and create email addresses. In addition, to support service users in developing other areas of pre-vocational skills.
Draw upon own lived experience to inspire hope, model self-awareness and facilitate service users in developing their own resourcefulness for managing their health and wellbeing.
Facilitate and support access to community groups and networks that enable participation in activities, to maximise service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Please note that this role outline serves to provide you with an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.
Core Functions
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users, to raise aspirations to access employment opportunities.
To work primarily in direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings as agreed with team service manager and team leader.
To help individuals to consider employment opportunities and identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals to compliment the work undertaken by the Employment Specialist.
To actively, practically and creatively support an individual to progress towards becoming work ready through co-facilitating pre-vocational interventions on a 1:1 and group basis.
To support the implementation of groups; i.e. job clubs and employability workshops, to enable service users to write CVs and create email addresses. In addition, to support service users in developing other areas of pre-vocational skills.
Draw upon own lived experience to inspire hope, model self-awareness and facilitate service users in developing their own resourcefulness for managing their health and wellbeing.
Facilitate and support access to community groups and networks that enable participation in activities, to maximise service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity.
Ensure that service users peer recovery goals are integrated into the Trusts care plan/CMHT process and are reviewed on a regular basis, through liaising closely with employment specialists and care co-ordinators as necessary.
To actively engage with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the needs of the client group are met through promoting recovery orientated, strengths based practice.
To attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To participate within Trust peer training and peer working networks. To be willing to develop self through specialist training opportunities, relevant to IPS, as agreed with team supervisor and team manager.
To have an awareness of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and how this is implemented within the service.
To actively take responsibility for own health and wellbeing through working upon own wellness plan/advanced statement and discussing/reviewing within supervision as necessary.
To contribute towards an individuals Vocational Action Plan via effective communication with Employment Specialist involved in their support.
To continue to develop own understanding of government policy in the area of mental health and social inclusion, and to contribute to Trust policies and service development in line with this.
Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.
The above Job Description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post changes.
OUR TRUST VALUES
You are responsible for ensuring that the below Trust values are adhered to daily in your work and whilst providing services to patients and their families: Open, Honest, Compassionate, Empowering.
You are responsible for ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
You are responsible for delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
DUTY OF CANDOUR
You must adhere to the principles of openness, transparency and the statutory duty of candour in your day to day work and conduct and encourage the same behaviours within the wider organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Please note that this role outline serves to provide you with an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.
Core Functions
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users, to raise aspirations to access employment opportunities.
To work primarily in direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings as agreed with team service manager and team leader.
To help individuals to consider employment opportunities and identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals to compliment the work undertaken by the Employment Specialist.
To actively, practically and creatively support an individual to progress towards becoming work ready through co-facilitating pre-vocational interventions on a 1:1 and group basis.
To support the implementation of groups; i.e. job clubs and employability workshops, to enable service users to write CVs and create email addresses. In addition, to support service users in developing other areas of pre-vocational skills.
Draw upon own lived experience to inspire hope, model self-awareness and facilitate service users in developing their own resourcefulness for managing their health and wellbeing.
Facilitate and support access to community groups and networks that enable participation in activities, to maximise service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity.
Ensure that service users peer recovery goals are integrated into the Trusts care plan/CMHT process and are reviewed on a regular basis, through liaising closely with employment specialists and care co-ordinators as necessary.
To actively engage with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the needs of the client group are met through promoting recovery orientated, strengths based practice.
To attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To participate within Trust peer training and peer working networks. To be willing to develop self through specialist training opportunities, relevant to IPS, as agreed with team supervisor and team manager.
To have an awareness of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and how this is implemented within the service.
To actively take responsibility for own health and wellbeing through working upon own wellness plan/advanced statement and discussing/reviewing within supervision as necessary.
To contribute towards an individuals Vocational Action Plan via effective communication with Employment Specialist involved in their support.
To continue to develop own understanding of government policy in the area of mental health and social inclusion, and to contribute to Trust policies and service development in line with this.
Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.
The above Job Description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post changes.
OUR TRUST VALUES
You are responsible for ensuring that the below Trust values are adhered to daily in your work and whilst providing services to patients and their families: Open, Honest, Compassionate, Empowering.
You are responsible for ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
You are responsible for delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
DUTY OF CANDOUR
You must adhere to the principles of openness, transparency and the statutory duty of candour in your day to day work and conduct and encourage the same behaviours within the wider organisation.
Person Specification
Skills : Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within health, social care or the voluntary sector with people who have experienced mental health problems
- oExperience of developing local relationships with support services and understanding signposting
- oExperience of working to a high standard of administration procedures oLiterate in IT/Computer Skills, including Outlook, Excel
- oGood oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Desirable
- oPrevious Experience of delivering Peer Support oDelivering Mental Health First Aid Training oUse of patient record systems to record client activity
Skills : Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to assess and identify support needs oAble to construct and review person-centered action plans oAbility to be flexible, open and creative when problem solving, facilitating solutions to challenging situations
- oCommitment to working collectively and collaboratively with colleagues. oExcellent interpersonal communication skills leading to effective representation and promotion of the service
- oAbility to work independently, reliably and consistently whiles delivering support in line with Trust values, open, compassionate and empowering
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oGood standard of education; NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- oEducated to degree level; Health and Social care related qualification oQualification in; Information, Advice & Guidance or Employability Service Sector oTrained IPS approach
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the needs and challenges faced by people experiencing mental health difficulties when looking for employment
- oGood understanding of the need for goal setting when delivering mental health support
- oGood knowledge of local and/or Government employment initiatives.
- oKnowledge of relevant Welfare Benefits, i.e. disability, employment and in-work benefits
Desirable
- oGood knowledge of the link between mental health and employment
- oAn understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment (IPS Model) oKnowledge of the Equality Act 2010
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc. oAbility to work across community locations to the needs of service users.
Person Specification
Skills : Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working within health, social care or the voluntary sector with people who have experienced mental health problems
- oExperience of developing local relationships with support services and understanding signposting
- oExperience of working to a high standard of administration procedures oLiterate in IT/Computer Skills, including Outlook, Excel
- oGood oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
Desirable
- oPrevious Experience of delivering Peer Support oDelivering Mental Health First Aid Training oUse of patient record systems to record client activity
Skills : Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to assess and identify support needs oAble to construct and review person-centered action plans oAbility to be flexible, open and creative when problem solving, facilitating solutions to challenging situations
- oCommitment to working collectively and collaboratively with colleagues. oExcellent interpersonal communication skills leading to effective representation and promotion of the service
- oAbility to work independently, reliably and consistently whiles delivering support in line with Trust values, open, compassionate and empowering
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oGood standard of education; NVQ 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- oEducated to degree level; Health and Social care related qualification oQualification in; Information, Advice & Guidance or Employability Service Sector oTrained IPS approach
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the needs and challenges faced by people experiencing mental health difficulties when looking for employment
- oGood understanding of the need for goal setting when delivering mental health support
- oGood knowledge of local and/or Government employment initiatives.
- oKnowledge of relevant Welfare Benefits, i.e. disability, employment and in-work benefits
Desirable
- oGood knowledge of the link between mental health and employment
- oAn understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment (IPS Model) oKnowledge of the Equality Act 2010
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc. oAbility to work across community locations to the needs of service users.
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ipswich, Suffolk Central, Suffolk Coastal
Suffolk
IP1 2GA
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
