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Peer Support Worker
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- Posted By: Penumbra
- Address:
- Contact: 0131 475 2380
- Date Posted: 18th Jul 2008
- Salary: £14,982 to £16,305 full time (pro rata for part time)
- Location: Edinburgh (EH16 4EA)
- Reference Code: Peer Support Worker - Edinburgh
- Views Since Posting: 253
- Full Description:
Penumbra has a Peer Support Service based in Craigmillar, Edinburgh providing formal peer support for people who experience a range of difficulties in living.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the role, be prepared to share their recovery story and to be non-judgemental and hopeful in their approach.
Ideally you will have experience in this field, backed with an appropriate qualification or be willing to work towards one. Equally important is the ability to communicate effectively, a commitment to working as a part of a team.
Job Description
Job Title: Peer Support Worker
Responsible To: Support Manager, Plan 2 Change Project
Salary: Point 15 to 19 on Penumbra Pay Scale, currently £14,982 to £16,305 full time (pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: Part time 7.25 hours per week.
We offer excellent working conditions, 33 days annual leave pro ratincluding public holidays for part-time employees and a contributory pension scheme
Special Conditions: Hours may include evenings and weekends.
Local travel
Job Summary
To assist service users to establish and maintain a meaningful and fulfilling life in the community, by being a role model/ facilitator using own ‘lived experience’ of recovery.
Responsibilities
1. To establish a supportive relationship with each service user, enabling them to maximise their own resources in order to improve their quality of life.
2. To share/teach coping and self management techniques.
3. To be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the service users and the organisation, within the agreed criteria.
4. To work in cooperation with other members of the Support Team, and staff from other agencies.
5. To participate in training activities and meetings as required.
6. To uphold Penumbra’s Code of Practice.
7. To be responsible for maintaining the relevant systems of documentation.
Employee Specification – Peer Support Specialist
Education/ Qualifications/ Training Essential · Good Level of secondary education Desirable· SVQ3 or equivalent · Completion of Peer Support Worker Training (e.g. Meta Services Peer Employment Training or other similar peer support training)
Experience Essential· Personal experience of recovery from mental health problems · Experience of being in a supportive and enabling roleDesirable · Experience of a person-centred approach · Experience of working in the mental health field
Skills and attributes Essential· Good interpersonal and team-working skills· Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner· Ability to assist people to develop recovery plans (including determining ‘problems’, identifying ‘goals’ and setting objectives)· Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback· Ability to work in an enabling and creative way· Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workloadDesirableo Experience of WRAP or other recovery/person centred planning toolso Knowledge of how the mental health and other health and social care systems operateo Knowledge of welfare benefits system
Personal qualities Essential· Maturity, Integrity, Sense of humour, Sensitivity, Patience, Energy/drive, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Reliability, Non-judgmental, Respectful
Values and attitudes Essential· Commitment to putting Penumbra’s values into practice· Belief that people can and do recover from mental health problems
Other requirements Essential· Proven ability to deal with matters on a confidential basis· Ability to work flexibly · Willingness and flexibility to work within different models of support· Commitment to Equal Opportunities and ability to implement policy as it relates to Service Provision
To apply for this position please print off and fill out the application form and recruitment monitoring form available below and send to:
Penumbra, Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY
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Alternatively, complete both forms on-line, save and send as an attachment to personnel@penumbra.org.uk
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 8th August 2008.
I am sorry we do not accept CVs by way of application.
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