FAQs
What is the role of a Peer Support Practitioner in this team?
The role of a Peer Support Practitioner is to support service users in establishing greater control over their lives and to assist them in identifying aspects of life that provide meaning, hope, value, and purpose, using their lived experience of secondary mental health services.
What kind of patients will I be working with?
You will be working with patients who are experiencing acute episodes in the community, as well as those who have been discharged from inpatient wards.
What kind of support will I provide to service users?
You will provide one-to-one or group support, role modeling and utilizing your lived experience to help service users reach their individual recovery goals.
Will I have the opportunity to work flexible hours?
Yes, the post requires you to work flexibly as the service needs dictate.
How does this role fit into the multidisciplinary team?
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will support qualified staff and other support workers while collaborating to ensure the service environment aids service users in their recovery.
What types of assessments will I be involved in?
You will undertake assessments received from the Urgent Mental Health Helpline and conduct gatekeeping assessments with the support of qualified staff.
What qualities are expected from someone in this role?
The ideal candidate should display kindness and compassion, which are essential qualities in providing exemplary care to service users.
What professional development opportunities are available?
This role provides opportunities for skill development and career advancement as part of a dynamic service committed to delivering high-quality care.
What is the service's mission and vision?
The mission is to deliver brilliant care through brilliant people, and the vision is to provide outstanding care in partnership, ensuring services are delivered in the right place for every service user, every time.
Who can I contact for more information about the job?
For further details or informal visits, you can contact Benita Reyes Medina, the Operational Team Manager, at benita.reyes-medina@nhs.net or by telephone at 01227 666188.