Community-Based Peer Support Worker — Empower Lives

Rotherwood; Fleetwood; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherwood is recruiting Peer Support Workers to support individuals across Blackpool and Fleetwood facing mental health challenges and social barriers. In this rewarding community-based role you'll help people overcome housing difficulties, debt, benefits concerns, social isolation and access to essential services.

You’ll work in people’s homes and communities, build confidence, achieve positive outcomes and improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience in a supportive role.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of individuals requiring support.
• Providing practical and emotional support within the community.
• Supporting people to access services, appointments and local resources.
• Assisting with housing, benefits, debt and social inclusion needs.
• Maintaining accurate case notes and records.
• Building positive, professional relationships with service users.

Skills

Driving licence

Supportive role

Microsoft Office

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rotherwood is recruiting Peer Support Workers to support individuals across Blackpool and Fleetwood facing mental health challenges and social barriers. In this rewarding community-based role you'll help people overcome housing difficulties, debt, benefits concerns, social isolation and access to essential services.

You’ll work in people’s homes and communities, build confidence, achieve positive outcomes and improve quality of life.