Peer Support Worker

Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, Peer Support Workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.

The Blaby & Lutterworth Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) provides support to people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties offering comprehensive recovery focussed care packages in community and clinic settings.

It is targeted at people with a wide range of mental health difficulties with the aim of improving their quality of life and ultimately, preventing admission to hospital. The service takes referrals from GP's, Forensic Service, PIER (Psychosis Intervention & Early Recovery), CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and in-patient areas.

Please note that possessing a UK driving licence and means to drive is an essential requirement for this role, any applicants without a driving licence and car will not be considered., Providing peer support, maintaining professional boundaries. Helping people identify recovery goals themselves. Supporting service users to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust. Undertaking appropriate administrative duties.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.