Peer Support Worker - Complex Emotional Difficulties

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At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19., As an integral and highly valued member of the Complex Emotional Difficulties Team, the PSW will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.
The PSW will engage with the complex emotional difficulties users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting service users to gain and maintain independence in the community.
PSW will work as part of the specialist Complex Emotional Difficulties Team (CEDT). The CEDT will take the lead in providing solutions to more complex non-routine issues arising and amend procedures in support of the PSW. The PSW will work under the supervision of the CEDT and collaboration of other key stakeholders involved in the delivery of care in the community.

Working for our organisation
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Peer support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery than someone who has walked the same path as that individual. The role of Peer Support Worker (PSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of complex emotional difficulties. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
This role will be located in one of the three areas in Cornwall; North and East Cornwall, Central Cornwall, and West Cornwall. Travelling within the local area will be required in the role to support service users in that area, through group and individual work.
We are an organisation who will recognise & value your experience, with a genuine commitment to your career development and continued learning. We will enable you to use your skills and encourage you to develop your ideas to shape our compassionate mental health services.

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
+ Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
+ Protected CPD time for registered staff
+ Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
+ Leadership and Management development programmes
+ Coaching and mentoring opportunities
+ A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
+ Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
+ A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
+ Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
+ Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
+ Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
+ Free DBS checks where required
+ Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
+ NHS Pension Scheme
+ Salary sacrifice car scheme
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
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