GM Reconnect Senior Peer Support Navigator

Do you have experience of providing high quality health and social care and support? Are you compassionate, non-judgemental and person centred in your approach?

If yes, then why not find out more and apply for a post in our Greater Manchester Reconnect service!

You will work as part of an established multi-disciplinary team who put the experience of people using our service at the forefront of everything we do. You will receive a full induction, bespoke training, structured supervision and access to opportunities that support your further development

The service operates across the Greater Manchester region and you will be based at Central Park, Manchester . The service operating hours are Monday- Friday 9a,-5pm.

We work with people from the age of 18 upwards whose individual circumstances may have led them to be in contact with the criminal justice system. Our team strives to assess and identify areas of need and support them accordingly to improve their outcomes and hopefully keep them away from the criminal justice system in future.

We hold a National Lived Experience Charter Gold Award and welcome applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

The role of the Senior Peer Support Navigator (SPSN) has been developed specifically for individuals who have lived experience of wider vulnerability within the criminal justice system. The post holder will have gained experience of a peer support role and are ready and able to support other colleagues. They will have experience of working with people who have been in prison and have the ability to carry a caseload of people who may live with multiple unmet needs.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.