Carer Peer Support Worker

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Dawlish Warren; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and supervision

DBS check & Care Certificate training

Travel across the area

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking compassionate Peer Support Workers who draw on lived experience to help others. You will support individuals, listen with care and work as part of a team to promote recovery in the community.

The role involves completing DBS checks, Care Certificate and Peer Support Worker training, with regular supervision and opportunities to travel across the area you support.

Qualifications

• Have personal experience that helps you understand the people you will support.
• Be happy to use your experience to help other people.
• Understand that people recover in different ways.
• Have a basic understanding of mental and physical health.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Understand how to help keep people safe.
• Be a good listener.
• Be kind, patient and understanding.
• Stay calm when someone is upset or distressed.
• Be able to talk and listen to people.

Responsibilities

• Attend team meetings, training and supervision.
• Help the team develop and improve peer support.
• Know when to ask a senior colleague for help.
• Report concerns about safety or wellbeing, accidents and risks.
• Use Trust computer systems and complete records.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Teamwork

Written notes

Education

Care-related qualification or experience

DBS check

Job description

person as an individual. Respect each person's background, culture and beliefs. Work in a way that understands how trauma can affect people. Attend team meetings, training and supervision. Help the team develop and improve peer support.

Keeping people safe

• Know when to ask a senior colleague for help.
• Report concerns about someone's safety or wellbeing.
• Report accidents, incidents and risks.
• Follow safeguarding procedures.
• Follow health, safety and infection control guidance.
• Work safely when working alone.
• Tell qualified staff if you notice changes in someone's mental health.

Managing your work

• Arrive at work on time.
• Plan your diary and daily work.
• Organise and prioritise your tasks.
• Arrange appointments when needed.
• Complete records and other paperwork.
• Use email and Trust computer systems.
• Keep personal information safe and private.
• Be able to work on your own and ask for help when needed.

Support for you

Using your lived experience to support others can
sometimes be emotionally difficult.

• regular supervision guidance from your team
• training for the role
• opportunities to reflect on your work
• support for your wellbeing and development
• additional profession-specific support from the Peer Support Leadership team

What we are looking for

• Have personal experience that helps you understand the people you will support.
• Be happy to use your experience to help other people.
• Understand that people recover in different ways.
• Understand what peer support is.
• Have a basic understanding of mental and physical health.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Understand how to help keep people safe.
• Be a good listener.
• Be kind, patient and understanding.
• Stay calm when someone is upset or distressed.
• Be able to talk and listen to people.
• Be able to write simple and accurate notes.
• Work well with individuals and groups.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Be open to advice and feedback.
• Work on your own when needed.
• Plan
  and organise your work.
• Understand the limits of your role and ask for help when needed.
• Be able to travel to different places in the area you support.

Training and checks Before you start

• Have, or be willing to complete, the Care Certificate.
• Have, or be willing to complete, Peer Support Worker training.
• Complete a DBS check.
• It would be helpful if you have A qualification in health and social care, or similar experience.
• Training that helps you support other people.
• Experience of helping people work towards their goals.
• Knowledge of local services, groups and support available in the community.
• Experience of using your own experiences to support other people.

Good to know

Sometimes you may work on your own. You may support people who are upset or having a difficult time. The job can sometimes be challenging. You may need to travel. You will receive training and support.

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