Perinatal Partner Peer Support Worker

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Ely; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care organisation in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to provide wellbeing checks for Dads & Partners during the perinatal period. This role involves conducting one-on-one conversations and supporting partners in identifying their needs. Strong communication skills and personal experience in the perinatal period are essential. Travel across the Cambridge and Ely areas is required, fostering meaningful community connections to ensure partners feel valued and heard throughout their loved one's journey.

Qualifications

• Personal experience of supporting a partner through the perinatal period is essential.
• Passionate about peer support and family wellbeing.
• Ability to travel independently and hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-to-one wellbeing conversations with partners of women accessing the Perinatal Service.
• Develop and maintain links with local organisations offering support.
• Support partners to self-identify their needs and signpost to resources.
• Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Advocate for the role of partners in family mental health.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Listening skills

Ability to advocate for partners

Job description

Overview

Drawing on your own lived experience of supporting a loved one through the perinatal period, you will carry out wellbeing checks with Dads & Partners, helping signpost and ensure Dads & Partners feel heard and valued during this key period. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure Dads & Partners are included in the care pathway and their vital role is recognised.

Location

This post is based in the South of the county covering Cambridge, Ely and surrounding areas. A second position is available in the North of the county covering Peterborough, Huntingdon, Fenland and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one-to-one wellbeing conversations with partners of women accessing the Perinatal Service.
• Develop and maintain excellent links with local organisations offering support and advice to partners.
• Support partners to self-identify their needs and help signpost to community organisations and other services.
• Be a valued and contributing member of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Advocate for the role of partners in the Perinatal period, recognising the vital role they play in family mental health and recovery.
• Travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines and hold a full UK driving licence. Use of a vehicle is required; public transport is not acceptable.

Additional Information

Do you have personal experience of supporting your partner through the perinatal period? Are you passionate about peer support and family wellbeing? Do you have excellent communication and listening skills?

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.