Recovery-Focused Peer Support Worker (Criminal Justice)

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a role that recognises lived experience of the criminal justice system and recovery from addiction and mental health challenges. The post emphasizes awareness of boundaries, listening and communication with service users, carers and partners, and the need to sustain recovery and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work across sites with flexibility and a commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Willingness to share personal experiences in an appropriate way and maintain clear boundaries.
• Empathy, patience, and sensitivity to be able to support people whilst maintaining boundaries.
• Willingness to seek support and guidance.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Sharing personal experiences

Boundary setting

Recovery-focused approach

Education

Care Certificate training

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a role that recognises lived experience of the criminal justice system and recovery from addiction and mental health challenges. The post emphasizes awareness of boundaries, listening and communication with service users, carers and partners, and the need to sustain recovery and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work across sites with flexibility and a commitment to inclusion.