Peer Support Worker - Cannock, United Kingdom - Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Cannock, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Peer support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery than someone who has walked the same path as that individual.

Within the Ascend service model this role will required to carry out direct work with victims of sexual assault and violence but will also support delivery of education and training to professionals, alongside the Education Lead for the service.

The Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.

The Peer Support Worker will come alongside a service user through their recovery journey and assist them when aspiring and considering the initial steps on their recovery journey.


Peer Support Workers work as part of the Ascend Team so will require close working with other colleagues within the team.

Peer Support Workers engage with Ascend service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting service users to gain and maintain independence in the community.

The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, with the aim to be supported and increase further social capital.

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