Job summary
We are recruiting for a Peer Support Worker in theCommunity Mental Health teams in Crewe
Our Mental Health services are committed to introducing peer support to strengthen the delivery of recovery focused support.The role of Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience* of using a Mental Health service, to work alongside mental health professionals, inspire hope and provide a positive role model for people overcoming mental health challenges.
(*Lived experience of receiving care can also include being a carer or family member of someone who has used a Mental Health service.)
The posts are permanent, will be based in a specific team, but travel around the locality will be required.
Flexible and part time working options available. Please contact us if you have questions about working hours.
Comprehensive training in Peer Support will be provided to successfulcandidates.
Main duties of the job
Our community Mental Health services support adults with a wide range of mental health conditions and experiences, including:
- Neuro diverse conditions, such as Autism and ADHD
- Cognitive impairment, including, but not limited to, Dementia
- Multiple long term physical and mental health conditions.
We welcome applications for these posts from people with mental health lived experience plus specific experience of issues related to disability, age and living with a long term condition, gender and LBGTQ+, race including colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief.
Applicants must have personal experience of a secondary Mental Health services.
Providing intentional peer support and practical assistance, the Peer Support Worker (PSW) will model positive peer support and use parts of their recovery story to empower individuals to achieve their recovery hopes, dreams and goals.
A PSW will
- establish supportive, empathic, non-directive and respectful mutual relationships, so that individuals using mental health services recognise their own strengths, abilities and effectively manage their own Mental Health,
- arrange access to information and education that can inform an individual about their decisions,
- liaise with other professionals and individuals to plan delivery of care and support,
- establish and maintain effective and appropriate communication and working relationships that respects everyone's views, autonomy, and culture.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education, GCSE or other relevant vocational training or knowledge acquired through experience.
- Completion of Peer Support Worker training OR a willingness to undertake.
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge or experience
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards appropriate health and care qualification e.g. NVQ3
- Willingness to undertake training in line with development of the peer support role.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the values and principles of Peer Support
- Willing to positively share your own life experiences, personal experience of mental ill health with service users and carers
- Knowledge of personal recovery and developed plans for managing own recovery
- Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers
- Effective listening skills
- Ability to communicate on all levels and to a broad scope of individuals, both internally and externally to the Trust
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to appreciate / understand other people's worlds
- Basic knowledge of IT including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn specific Trust IT systems.
Desirable
- Completion of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan or similar recovery plan.
- An understanding of voluntary and community resources and how to access them.
- Experience of connecting across different organisation boundaries.
Experience
Essential
- Personal lived experience of mental health challenges
- Personal experience of accessing secondary mental health services
- Experience of supportive and enabling relationships
- Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid)
- Experience of using techniques that support self-management Experience of sharing own personal experience
Desirable
- Inpatient admission.
- Experience of supporting individuals access services beyond mental health
- Experience of delivering training/education sessions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education, GCSE or other relevant vocational training or knowledge acquired through experience.
- Completion of Peer Support Worker training OR a willingness to undertake.
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent knowledge or experience
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards appropriate health and care qualification e.g. NVQ3
- Willingness to undertake training in line with development of the peer support role.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the values and principles of Peer Support
- Willing to positively share your own life experiences, personal experience of mental ill health with service users and carers
- Knowledge of personal recovery and developed plans for managing own recovery
- Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers
- Effective listening skills
- Ability to communicate on all levels and to a broad scope of individuals, both internally and externally to the Trust
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to appreciate / understand other people's worlds
- Basic knowledge of IT including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn specific Trust IT systems.
Desirable
- Completion of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan or similar recovery plan.
- An understanding of voluntary and community resources and how to access them.
- Experience of connecting across different organisation boundaries.
Experience
Essential
- Personal lived experience of mental health challenges
- Personal experience of accessing secondary mental health services
- Experience of supportive and enabling relationships
- Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid)
- Experience of using techniques that support self-management Experience of sharing own personal experience
Desirable
- Inpatient admission.
- Experience of supporting individuals access services beyond mental health
- Experience of delivering training/education sessions
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.
