Peer Support Worker for Iris TC

As an integral and highly valued member of the Iris Therapeutic Community (Iris TC) they will join other colleagues in the multidisciplinary team in offering: Guidance, role modelling & opportunity for reflection for individuals attending or considering attending the TC. In doing so they will champion promoting choice and self-determination and empowerment. Participate in the daily facilitation and co-production of the Iris TC. Whilst in receipt of safe and secure clinical supervision. Support service and pathway development to ensure that services are created to meet the needs of those using it., Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

We are keen to find someone with lived experience of mental health challenges and previous experience working as a Peer Support worker. Experience of being in a therapeutic group and or facilitating groups will be an advantage to this role as most of the time spent will be in group settings. Through sharing your own experiences, this may inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Your role will be to establish supportive relationships with people using mental health services based on the core principles of peer support (mutuality, reciprocity, strengths-focused, safe, progressive, non-directive, recovery-focused and inclusive)., We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.,

• Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner
• Knowledge in how to assist people develop recovery plans
• Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback
• Ability to work in an enabling and creative way
• Willingness to support people with a range of needs to meet their recovery goals
• Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload
• Ability to carry out practical tasks
• Ability to maintain a healthy home/work life balance
• Understanding and practical knowledge of recovery
• Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health service users
• Knowledge and commitment to service users rights
• Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination, Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation
• Knowledge of local policies in respect of safeguarding children and the protection of
• vulnerable adults, Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• To communicate effectively with a range of service users, carers, professionals and
• agencies
• Receiving highly complex and sensitive information. Persuasive and reassurance skills
• required
• Ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary
• teams
• Willingness to use the Trust IT systems
• Professional in appearance and behaviour
• Able to manage conflict and to help others to do so
• Good team-working skills
• Analytical & Judgemental Skills
• High level of self-awareness ability to critically appraise own performance
• Demonstrate an ability and awareness to maintain personal boundaries
• Problem solving skills
• Able to handle and present data in different formats
• Able to organise and plan own work activities
• To take leadership and direction from qualified staff.
• Able to work alongside Band 3 Peer Support Workers and offer support to students and volunteers
• Able to offer direction to others, Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level or equivalent level of knowledge training and experience.
• To be computer literate in Microsoft office
• Accredited Peer Support Work qualification, To have lived experience of mental health challenges as a user of services or a carer
• To have experience of recovering a meaningful life
• To have experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
• To have experience as a Peer Support Worker in the NHS or other organisation
• To have experience of Therapeutic Communities
  
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We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do