Veteran Peer Support Specialist (Hybrid)

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 


Relocation package £8K if you move to/

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including Blue Light/N

Season ticket loans (travel costs)

Job summary

The Peer Support Worker role at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust uses lived Armed Forces experience to help veterans access Op COURAGE, offering hope, practical guidance and person-centred support.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, travel across the East of England and also remote work where appropriate, to engage service users, help set goals, build confidence and promote recovery.

Responsibilities

• The Post holder will support veterans under the care of Op COURAGE, helping them to engage with services, set personal goals, build confidence, address barriers to treatment and develop supportive relationships towards recovery.
• The post holder will work alongside clinical colleagues whilst maintaining the distinct values and principles of peer support.
• Role requires a good understanding of Armed Forces culture and the unique challenges that veterans, reservists, service leavers and their families may experience during service life, transition and recovery.

Job description

The Peer Support Worker role at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust uses lived Armed Forces experience to help veterans access Op COURAGE, offering hope, practical guidance and person-centred support.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, travel across the East of England and also remote work where appropriate, to engage service users, help set goals, build confidence and promote recovery.