Peer Support Worker for Children In Care and Care Leavers

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Worker to empower Young People and Care Leavers. This role involves working closely with qualified Children In Care Nurses to help individuals achieve their health and wellbeing goals through personalized support and advocacy. The Peer Support Worker will use their own lived experiences to inspire confidence and self-belief in service users, guiding them towards independence and positive health outcomes. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of young people in care and contribute to a culture that values inclusivity and support.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing peer support and advocacy for young people in care.
• Ability to build supportive relationships and facilitate access to services.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive relationships with Young People and Care Leavers.
• Assist in creating Action/Health & Wellbeing Plans for service users.
• Support individuals in accessing community resources and services.

Skills

Peer Support

Advocacy

Emotional Support

Goal Setting

Community Engagement

Education

Relevant lived experience

Job description

A Vacancy at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

Previous applicants need not apply

The Peer Support Worker role is to work alongside our qualified Children In Care Nurses to ensure that Young People and Care Leavers are supported to achieve their Health and Wellbeing goals, either on a 1:1 basis or through multi-agency support meetings.

The Peer Support Worker is a dedicated practitioner who works closely with young people in care and as they prepare to transition out of care and into independent living, including support with accessing services, transition planning, advocacy, and practical & emotional support.

This role enables the peer support worker to draw upon their own lived experiences to inspire and support self-belief that service users can contribute to their own health and wellbeing and ultimately achieve positive health outcomes.

The post holder will report directly to the Team Leader and receive both clinical, managerial, and safeguarding supervision in line with Trust Policy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To establish a safe, supportive, and respectful relationship with Young People and Care Leavers.
2. Help individuals identify their own achievable and meaningful goals and set achievable self-focused objectives, drawing on mutual resources as peers and working closely with clinicians to utilize a range of recovery tools, techniques, and experience.
3. Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy, and hopefulness via sharing their own lived experience, which can inspire and instill confidence in young people and their families.
4. Support young people in care with accessing services to promote good health and wellbeing alongside qualified practitioners.
5. Assist young people in creating an Action/Health & Wellbeing Plan that can be utilized by the service user and/or their carers.
6. Facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable young people to participate in community activities to maximize their life opportunities and develop a positive identity.
7. Accompany young people to appointments/meetings when required, performing a range of practical tasks aligned to their health plan and personal goals.
8. Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behavior towards other multidisciplinary team members, service users, and carers.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organization. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

Clinical and Organisational Strategy 2023 to 2028

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer, visit our website:

Work with RDaSH

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organization. View our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

Allyship Video

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

Main Terms and Conditions

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Dec 2024.

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