Job summary
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Have you ever wondered if you could use your lived experience of an eating disorder to help others?
This opportunity could be for you!
Children and Young People (CYP) Peer Support Workers (PSWs) will have lived experience of accessing an Eating Disorder Service,
CYP PSWs will provide intentional peer support (emotional and practical support) to young people in the community who are accessing support by the Eating Disorder Team. The CYP PSW will take a lead role in embedding recovery values (mutuality, individual responsibility, agreed goals, individual narratives etc.) within the services in which they are based.
Through the sharing of a lived experience of an eating disorder the CYP PSW will provide hope, inspiration and a belief that achieving their goals is possible for the young people who access out services. Within a person-centered relationship they will facilitate and support self-determination and a re-connection with other individuals and the wider community.
Main duties of the job
To work as an integral and highly valued member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in facilitating and leading patient-centred activities which inspire hope, control and opportunity for service users.
To support individuals in identifying personal recovery goals to improve their quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
Through sharing aspects of own lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing services the Peer Support Worker will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others
About us
Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales. Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support to young people and families accessing or waiting to access Alder Hey Eating Disorder Service.
- To provide tailor made packages of peer support to young people using a range of communication skills ensuring meaningful engagement.
- To act as a role model to service users to inspire hope, share life experiences and demonstrate coping strategies, and share experiences of achievement..
- To co-facilitate peer support and other focused groups in partnership with members of staff.
- To support young people to engage with the service, help them to access information on health promotion, mental and physical wellbeing.
- To support young people to access community-based activities.
- To provide a listening ear and advocacy to young people needing support through direct contact or from direction from a Qualified Clinician.
- To communicate with young people, families and colleagues with optimism and enthusiasm whilst being sensitive to the complex and diverse needs of the clients.
- To work within sphere of competence in line with peer support worker training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support to young people and families accessing or waiting to access Alder Hey Eating Disorder Service.
- To provide tailor made packages of peer support to young people using a range of communication skills ensuring meaningful engagement.
- To act as a role model to service users to inspire hope, share life experiences and demonstrate coping strategies, and share experiences of achievement..
- To co-facilitate peer support and other focused groups in partnership with members of staff.
- To support young people to engage with the service, help them to access information on health promotion, mental and physical wellbeing.
- To support young people to access community-based activities.
- To provide a listening ear and advocacy to young people needing support through direct contact or from direction from a Qualified Clinician.
- To communicate with young people, families and colleagues with optimism and enthusiasm whilst being sensitive to the complex and diverse needs of the clients.
- To work within sphere of competence in line with peer support worker training.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- oSatisfactory level of Secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent
- oGood ability in written and spoken English
- oLevel 3 recognised PSW Training or willingness to undertake this within 6 months of appointment to role
Desirable
- Health and Social Care related qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience and/or significant knowledge of eating disorders
- oUnderstanding of the EDYS services
- oExperience of using a range of self-management or goal based tools and techniques
- oExperience of working in a team
Desirable
- oExperience working with children and young people
- oExperience of working across different organisational boundaries
Knowledge
Essential
- oA range of self-management or goal based tools and techniques
- oKnowledge and understanding of confidentiality, health & safety legislation, complaints management and risk management.
- oWorking knowledge and relevant permissions of legislation and regulations in relations to DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and the impact on working practices
- oService user involvement and participation and why it is important.
Desirable
- oCurrent issues that impact on children and young people's mental health, including the impact of stigma and discrimination
Skills
Essential
- oGood written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- oUse a range of communication skills to ensure young people and families are engaged in a meaningful way.
- oUse of lived experience to role model to young people, inspire hope, share life
- oFacilitating peer recovery and other recovery-focused groups
- oAn ability to recognise and manage own stress.
- oAbility to demonstrate and model self-care skills
- oAbility to work creatively and use initiative
Desirable
- oProviding tailor made packages of peer support to allocated service users
- oTraining to support young people to access community interventions and achieve holistic wellbeing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oProfessional attitude
- oMaintain discretion and confidentiality
- oHighly motivated, confident and organised
- oSelf-motivated, conscientious and proactive
- oFlexible, adaptable and able to work on own initiative as well as in a team
- oCompassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- oSatisfactory level of Secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent
- oGood ability in written and spoken English
- oLevel 3 recognised PSW Training or willingness to undertake this within 6 months of appointment to role
Desirable
- Health and Social Care related qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience and/or significant knowledge of eating disorders
- oUnderstanding of the EDYS services
- oExperience of using a range of self-management or goal based tools and techniques
- oExperience of working in a team
Desirable
- oExperience working with children and young people
- oExperience of working across different organisational boundaries
Knowledge
Essential
- oA range of self-management or goal based tools and techniques
- oKnowledge and understanding of confidentiality, health & safety legislation, complaints management and risk management.
- oWorking knowledge and relevant permissions of legislation and regulations in relations to DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and the impact on working practices
- oService user involvement and participation and why it is important.
Desirable
- oCurrent issues that impact on children and young people's mental health, including the impact of stigma and discrimination
Skills
Essential
- oGood written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- oUse a range of communication skills to ensure young people and families are engaged in a meaningful way.
- oUse of lived experience to role model to young people, inspire hope, share life
- oFacilitating peer recovery and other recovery-focused groups
- oAn ability to recognise and manage own stress.
- oAbility to demonstrate and model self-care skills
- oAbility to work creatively and use initiative
Desirable
- oProviding tailor made packages of peer support to allocated service users
- oTraining to support young people to access community interventions and achieve holistic wellbeing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oProfessional attitude
- oMaintain discretion and confidentiality
- oHighly motivated, confident and organised
- oSelf-motivated, conscientious and proactive
- oFlexible, adaptable and able to work on own initiative as well as in a team
- oCompassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
