Peer Support Worker PCN (Chandlers Ford)

Solent Mind; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving mental health in the community as a Peer Support Worker. In this impactful role, you will leverage your personal experience to support individuals on their recovery journey, working closely with healthcare professionals. Enjoy a flexible work environment, generous leave, and a commitment to your professional development. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while being part of a supportive and friendly team.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Strong understanding of recovery journeys.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one wellbeing support in GP practices.
• Collaborate with Wellbeing Assessors and Team Leads.

Skills

Communication Skills

Experience with Mental Health Issues

Empathy

Education

Personal Lived Experience of Mental Health Issues

Job description

About the role

As a Peer Support Worker, you will use your skills and experience to work directly with people with mental health issues in group and one to one settings. You will work with the Wellbeing Assessors and Team Leads to provide Wellbeing support to patients within their particular Primary Care Network (PCN). This part of the Solent Mind Wellbeing Service provides one to one wellbeing support within the GP practices, working alongside the wider Primary Mental Health & Wellbeing service.

• Hours:7.5 hours per week
• Location:Chandlers Ford PCN (GP surgeries within the Chandlers Ford Primary Care Network)

About you

You will need to have personal, lived experience of a mental health issue, as well as experience of working with people with mental health needs, excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the key difficulties and challenges faced by people on their recovery journey

About us

We're Solent Mind! We’re part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to our communities. We set our own strategies and partnerships and rely on the support of our brilliant local fundraisers.

We collaborate with Mind to make sure their pioneering campaigns, information and research make a difference in Hampshire. Together, we make better mental health possible both locally and nationally.

Benefits

Our Gold Award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and being a Mindful Employer reflects our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you’re making a difference, you’ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including:

• Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance
• 25 days’ annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year (pro rata for part-time)
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme

If you’re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply.

Closing date: Thursday 15 May 2025.

Interview date:Week commencing 26 May 2025.

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check.

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.

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