Lived Experience Peer Support Worker

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Learning & development opportunities

Cycle to Work

NHS discount schemes

Wellbeing support

Staff networks

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Personal Support Worker with lived experience to join our community-based teams in Coventry. The role focuses on compassionate support and facilitating recovery for service users.

You will contribute to Recovery and Wellbeing Academy workshops, work with a multidisciplinary team, and receive training including PSW and Care Certificate, with supportive supervision.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of psychosis and insight into recovery.
• Strong empathy and ability to support others.
• Good communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals in a community setting to promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to workshops with the Recovery and Wellbeing Academy.

Skills

Lived experience of psychosis

Empathy and compassion

Clear communication

Job description

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Personal Support Worker with lived experience to join our community-based teams in Coventry. The role focuses on compassionate support and facilitating recovery for service users.

You will contribute to Recovery and Wellbeing Academy workshops, work with a multidisciplinary team, and receive training including PSW and Care Certificate, with supportive supervision.