Forensic Peer Support Specialist – Community Reintegration

LSCft; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Peer Support Worker to join the Forensic Community Team at Guild Lodge, Preston. This post seeks someone with lived experience of forensic mental health and recovery to support service users as they leave secure care and live in the community, supported by the Forensic Community Mental Health Team.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering group activities, individual support and recovery planning, contributing to

Qualifications

• Lived experience of forensic mental health, criminal justice, addictions and recovery.
• Ability to support and engage service users within community settings.

Responsibilities

• Support service users leaving secure hospital and living in the community.
• Deliver group activities and provide individual support.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan treatment and recovery.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Peer Support Worker to join the Forensic Community Team at Guild Lodge, Preston. This post seeks someone with lived experience of forensic mental health and recovery to support service users as they leave secure care and live in the community, supported by the Forensic Community Mental Health Team.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering group activities, individual support and recovery planning, contributing to