Peer Supporter - Lesbury, United Kingdom - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
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Lesbury, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust's (CNTW) North Cumbria Locality. The role will be for a Peer supporter for the North Northumberland Community Treatment Team based at Alnwick and Berwick

The Peer Supporter role is a vital part of our plan to continually improve the service that we provide. The role is aimed at people with personal lived experience of mental health issues.

The principal role of the post will be to support service users throughout their journey through our services, to establish greater control over their lives and decisions, and build resilience during their care and treatment.


This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a Clinical Team, utilising your personal experience to inspire people through their own recovery path.

The role focuses on creating trusting relationships whilst supporting service users in their journey of recovery.

You will be expected to offer a different perspective and real understanding through:

  • Sharing stories to find a mutual connection.
  • Supporting individuals to identify personal recovery goals and contribute to care planning.
  • Group work, as well as 1:1 work, using wellness plans and tools. You will codevelop therapeutic groups, dependent on your experience, working with a multidisciplinary team
Recording progress and concerns, working in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security.

  • Building service user confidence through their care pathway and towards their own aspirations of a meaningful recovery.


This will be a challenging, but rewarding role, working with people presenting with a range of mental health issues and risks.

The post holder must have the ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding, and they must be able to work as part of a team.

They must be confident in working and communicating with people and demonstrate strong recovery values in, inspiring hope and empowerment in others.


The Post will also involve contributing to the continuing development of the Peer Supporter role and linking in with Third sector and/or recovery colleges.


We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future.

In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Please find attached job description for full details.


Advertising date: 21 st May 2024


Closing date: 4 th June 2024
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