Peer Support Worker

Mental Health Matters; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Ramsgate seeks a Peer Support Worker to provide essential support to individuals in crisis. This role requires lived experience and knowledge of mental health issues. Responsibilities include offering hope, assisting clients in community engagement, and challenging stigma. A competitive salary along with professional growth and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing resources

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Willingness to learn and apply the PSW Competency Framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide hope and support for clients' well-being.
• Assist clients in building community connections.
• Challenge stigma within communities.

Skills

Lived experience with mental health difficulties

Empathy

Ability to support wellbeing

Knowledge of PSW Competency Framework

Job description

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Salary: £23,909 with progression to £24,876 per annum (Pro-rata)

Hours: 15 hours per week. 3 x 5 hour shifts

We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support Worker to join our dynamic team in Ramsgate Safe Haven.

Ramsgate Safe Haven is an out-of-hours community crisis service open 365 days a year to support people in mental health crisis. We work closely with other Havens and mental health professionals.

We focus on marketing and engagement in the local area to reach as many individuals as possible.

Main purpose of the role:

To have lived experience and the knowledge gained from it, which will form the foundation of your peer support, helping build connections between peer support workers and those they assist. You will need to be familiar with or willing to learn the PSW Competency Framework, 2020.

Peer Support Workers in MHM work alongside Recovery Workers and other staff, drawing directly from their own experiences of mental health difficulties or caring for someone with such difficulties.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: Your role will impact the lives of those in need.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values empathy and compassion.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development in mental health support.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide hope and support wellbeing, helping clients gain control over their lives.
• Assist clients in engaging with and building connections within their communities.
• Support clients in gaining satisfaction in various aspects of life.
• Live the values of Peer Support as outlined in the PSW Competency Framework 2020.
• Challenge stigma within communities, services, and stakeholder organizations.
• Support clients and Recovery Workers in creating collaborative plans to achieve client goals.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salaries with annual review
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service length, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Access to workplace pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance
• Wellbeing resources including EAP, Virtual GP, and more
• Life Assurance and Will writing services
• Blue Light Card and charity discounts
• Tickets for Good access
• Recognition and celebration schemes
• Induction, Personal Development, and Career Pathways support

How to Apply:

Apply via our online form, answering all mandatory questions and attaching your personal statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria. You can upload this as a supporting document.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Personal information collected is to ensure fair and accessible opportunities.

For an informal chat about this role, contact Zoe Williams.