Lived-Experience Peer Support Worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Up to 27 days annual leave (33 with |

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Peer Support Worker to assist individuals in the Criminal Justice pathway within the NHS trust. You will work across Liaison & Diversion and Outreach services, building respectful relationships and supporting clients from referral to discharge.

The role emphasizes recovery, group work, and personal experience as a resource within a supportive team. The position covers Shropshire area with supervision from senior staff and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Lived experience of the Criminal Justice System.
• Willingness to use own experiences to support others.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with service users and work 1:1 and in groups.
• Help individuals identify strengths, interests and recovery goals.
• Assist in developing and implementing recovery plans and accessing health services.
• Engage with colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams and participate in supervision.

Skills

Lived experience of CJ System

Willingness to share experiences

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Peer Support Worker to assist individuals in the Criminal Justice pathway within the NHS trust. You will work across Liaison & Diversion and Outreach services, building respectful relationships and supporting clients from referral to discharge.

The role emphasizes recovery, group work, and personal experience as a resource within a supportive team. The position covers Shropshire area with supervision from senior staff and opportunities for