Veteran Peer Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare service in Dundee is seeking a part-time Peer Support Worker to assist veterans and their families. The role requires a military veteran who can provide empathetic support and help navigate the transition to civilian life. This position involves facilitating access to health services and enhancing social engagement. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to helping others.

Qualifications

• Must be a military veteran with personal experience navigating post-military life.
• Ability to engage with veterans and families effectively.
• Commitment to achieving healthcare support worker induction standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for veterans and their families seeking support.
• Provide access to health services and peer support.
• Assist in facilitating social networking opportunities for veterans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Listening

Teamwork

Education

Mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Veterans First Point Tayside, Dundee and throughout Tayside

Peer Support Worker, Band 4

Permanent Contract – Part Time

Salary Scale: £30,353 - £33,016 per annum pro rata

Are you a military veteran with a passion for helping other veterans and their family members?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within a specialist service for veterans and their families across Tayside. Veterans First Point (V1P) services are developed by veterans, for veterans and have veterans on their staff teams. Funded by the Scottish Government and Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership, V1P Tayside will provide information and signposting to other useful services; understanding and listening; support and social networking and access to health and well-being services - including a mental health and psychological therapy service on site.

Peer Support Workers are the first point of contact for veterans and family members who come to the service. As former military personnel, they bring a shared understanding of the transition from military to civilian life and seek to support each veteran and their family to meet their particular needs.

V1P Tayside has a part-time Peer Support Worker post available to job share with an existing member of the team. Hours of work are: 14.8 hours to be worked across two days. Days of work to be confirmed to allow for a job share. The service is based at The Cottage, on the grounds of Kings Cross Hospital, Dundee, and the post holder will be required to travel across Tayside to offer peer support to veterans and their family members.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Dr Duncan Davidson, Clinical Psychologist and Deputy Clinical Lead for V1PT on 01382 424029.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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