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    Senior Peer Worker - Durham, United Kingdom - Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Durham, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Title: Senior Peer Worker at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust

    Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust is excited to announce the opening for a Senior Peer Worker position within the County Durham AMH (Adult Mental Health) and MHSOP (Mental Health Services Older People) Community Services.

    The role involves providing peer support to individuals with mental health challenges and ensuring trauma-informed, person-centred care.

    • Relevant experience of mental health challenges
    • Personal experience of accessing mental health services
    • Experience as a peer worker or in a related role

    This position is initially temporary but there is potential for a permanent contract.

    Main Responsibilities:

    Senior Peer Workers offer supervision to peer workers and practitioners, deliver peer support, and contribute to the development of Peer Support Services.

    • Provide 1:1 supervision
    • Facilitate co-reflection spaces
    • Set up peer support groups
    • Build connections with partners

    The ideal candidate will approach peer relationships with compassion, value diversity, and be sensitive to trauma survivors' needs.

    About the Role:

    This role will require adapting to new challenges as peer support is implemented in mental health hubs across the area.

    The organization values diversity and encourages applications from various identities and experiences with mental health services.

    Requirements:

    The candidate should have experience with mental health challenges, provide non-judgemental support, and promote recovery values and trauma-informed approaches.

    Qualifications:

    • Educated to degree level OR equivalent experience in Peer Support
    • Completed Trust-approved training courses
    • Numeracy, Literacy, and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

    Experience:

    • Personal experience with mental health challenges
    • Experience as a peer worker or in a similar role
    • Experience delivering peer support
    • Experience in providing supervision to peers

    Skills:

    • Able to share personal experiences and engage compassionately with others
    • Work collaboratively within a team

    Personal Attributes:

    • Commitment to supporting service users' voices

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