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Band 3 Peer Support Worker

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 7

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Birmingham

Requirements

  • The role of a Peer Support Worker (PSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental health challenges, or experience of caring for a close friend or close family member experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
  • As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the PSW will carry out duties aligned to our peer support core competencies framework and will work alongside service users on a 1:1 and/ or group basis.
  • There will be opportunities for innovation and ongoing development as the post gets established.
  • Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need.
  • We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.

Responsibilities

  • The PSW will take a lead role in embedding peer support values within a designated clinical pathway, alongside other Trust recovery champions, and act as an ambassador of Peer Support for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations.
  • As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker (PSW) will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users based on their own unique mental health goals.
  • Through careful sharing of the wisdom from their own lived experience, the PSW will inspire hope and belief that these goals are possible, whilst recognising that each individual’s recovery is a distinctive and deeply personal process.
  • Within a relationship of mutuality, PSWs work with service users to help recognise their strengths, and identify aspects of life that give meaning, hope, value and purpose.
  • They facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection themselves and to local communities.
  • As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the PSW will carry out duties aligned to our peer support core competencies framework and will work alongside service users on a 1:1 and/ or group basis.
  • There will be opportunities for innovation and ongoing development as the post gets established.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Peer Support Worker?

The primary role of a Peer Support Worker is to provide formalized peer support and practical assistance to service users based on their unique mental health goals, using their lived experience to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible.

What qualifications are needed to be a Peer Support Worker?

The role is designed specifically for individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, or for those who have experience caring for someone with mental health challenges. Specific qualifications may vary, but lived experience is essential.

What type of support do Peer Support Workers provide?

Peer Support Workers provide both one-on-one and group support to service users, helping them recognize their strengths and identify meaningful aspects of their lives that promote recovery and connection.

Will there be opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there will be opportunities for innovation and ongoing development as the role of Peer Support Worker is established within the team.

How does the Peer Support Worker fit into the multi-disciplinary team?

The Peer Support Worker is an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, working alongside other professionals to embed peer support values within designated clinical pathways.

What is the main goal of the Peer Support Worker within the community?

The main goal is to promote choice, self-determination, and opportunities for service users to connect with valued roles in their communities while supporting their recovery journey.

Is previous experience in mental health services required for this position?

While specific prior experience in mental health services may not be mandatory, lived experience of mental health challenges or caring for someone with such challenges is essential.

Who can I contact for further information about this position?

You can contact Stacey Smith, the Peer Support Programme Lead, at stacey.smith76@nhs.net or call 0121 3013950 for further details or informal visits.

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is simple: improving mental health wellbeing.

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Mission & Purpose

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is proud to provide inpatient, community and specialist mental health care for over 71,000 people across Birmingham and Solihull and the West Midlands. Our services include rehabilitation, addiction, secure care, home treatment, assertive outreach, early intervention, place of safety and wellbeing. We also manage the delivery of mental health care in HMP Birmingham. With 5,300 staff working across 40 sites - and serving a culturally and socially diverse population of 1.3 million people – we are one of the biggest and most complex mental health trusts in the country.

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