Peer Support Worker
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Lexden, Colchester
Peer Support Worker
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ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Lexden, Colchester
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
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Full Job Description
As an integral and highly valued member of the [Inpatient] or [Specialist] Care Team, the PSW will provide formal and professional peer support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their unique recovery journey in a progressive way during their time on the ward. Working in line with the national peer support competency framework, and the key principles of peer support as outlined by ImROC, The PSW will effectively use their own lived experience of recovery to support a person in their own recovery journey, helping the people they are supporting to navigate the inpatient pathway. By building positive relationship with service users and patients based on mutuality, reciprocity, and inclusivity, they will support people to identify their recovery goals and strengths working towards discharge. The PSW will advocate for a persons needs and support that person to self-advocate during their inpatient stay., Where the term "service users" is used, this includes individual service users, people with lived experience, their family members and carers.
- To improve the lives of people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing
- To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers
- To work closely with multidisciplinary team within the service regarding the mental health needs of the people they are support
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you. - Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. - Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.