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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The maternity team at the University Hospital of
North Durham are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is keen and passionate
about delivering and promoting maternity care in the acute hospital setting. Support
workers provide care to mothers, birthing people, their newborn infants and
their families through pregnancy, labour and during the postnatal period. Their
role is integral to the successful deployment of maternity services. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) work in line
with the nationally recognised NHS Maternity support worker competency,
education and career development framework. The successful applicant will be
provided with the appropriate training to meet the requirements of the
framework. </p><p>Support workers in
maternity settings may:</p><p> support the work of registered and non-registered
practitioners</p><p> work under direct or indirect supervision, and/or as
lone workers, where appropriate</p><p>









 work across service settings and
professional boundaries, according to the needs of women, their newborn infants
and their families and local service provision</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.</p><p>You must be able to produce <strong>ALL </strong>certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.</p><p>We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.</p><p>We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.</p><p>Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.</p><p>Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success.</p><p>For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.</p><p>From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>30 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>C9439-2526-1293</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>University Hospital Of North Durham</p>
      
      <p>North Road</p>
            <p>Durham</p>
            <p>DH1 5TW</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The
primary role of an MSW is to assist, support and work in collaboartion with the
maternity teams ranging from midwives to consultants in order to provide safe,
holistic and compassionate maternity care to all. </p><p>The postholder will
undertake clinical tasks such as maternal and neonatal observations and required
escalation, venepunture and personal care. In addtion, MSWs are key to
providing care and support in a families choosen feeding method in line with
UNICEF standards. </p><p>







The
postholder will also provide public health information to families for example,
healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation and safe sleeping. </p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The
primary role of an MSW is to assist, support and work in collaboartion with the
maternity teams ranging from midwives to consultants in order to provide safe,
holistic and compassionate maternity care to all. </p><p>The postholder will
undertake clinical tasks such as maternal and neonatal observations and required
escalation, venepunture and personal care. In addtion, MSWs are key to
providing care and support in a families choosen feeding method in line with
UNICEF standards. </p><p>







The
postholder will also provide public health information to families for example,
healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation and safe sleeping. </p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>5 GCSEs or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>3 A-Levels or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>NVQ 3 in relevant field or equivalent </li>
        
        <li>relevant experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Commitment to completing care </li>
          
          <li>certificate</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to undertake further </li>
          
          <li>education desirable</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Special Skills &amp; Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Numeracy and literacy skills</li>
        
        <li>Good communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Computer skills including excel and </li>
        
        <li>Microsoft</li>
        
        <li>Excellent telephone skills</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Personal Attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Used to working in a busy environment </li>
        
        <li>and under pressure</li>
        
        <li>Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope </li>
        
        <li>with uncertainty</li>
        
        <li>Willing to engage with and learn from </li>
        
        <li>peers, other professionals and </li>
        
        <li>colleagues in the desire to provide or </li>
        
        <li>support the most appropriate </li>
        
        <li>interventions</li>
        
        <li>Professional calm and efficient manner </li>
        
        <li>Methodical and an effective organizer / </li>
        
        <li>prioritisation skills</li>
        
        <li>Attention to detail</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work independently</li>
        
        <li>Punctual</li>
        
        <li>Team worker</li>
        
        <li>Confidence to liaise with other members </li>
        
        <li>of the multi-disciplinary team and be </li>
        
        <li>courteous, patient and helpful at all </li>
        
        <li>times.</li>
        
        <li>Reliable and honest</li>
        
        <li>Able to travel across Trust sites to meet </li>
        
        <li>the requirements of the post</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Values &amp; Behaviours
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrable commitment to and </li>
        
        <li>focus on quality, promotes high </li>
        
        <li>standards to consistently improve </li>
        
        <li>patient outcomes</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable skill to work together </li>
        
        <li>to serve our community through </li>
        
        <li>delivering safe and excellent clinical </li>
        
        <li>care</li>
        
        <li>Value diversity and difference, </li>
        
        <li>operates with integrity and openness</li>
        
        <li>Treats others with compassion, </li>
        
        <li>empathy and respect</li>
        
        <li>Shares information openly and </li>
        
        <li>effectively with patients, staff and </li>
        
        <li>relatives</li>
        
        <li>Works across boundaries, looks for </li>
        
        <li>collective success, listens, involves, </li>
        
        <li>Application Form &amp; Interview</li>
        
        <li>respects and learns from the </li>
        
        <li>contribution of others</li>
        
        <li>Actively develops themselves and others</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of acute hospital and or </li>
        
        <li>community setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience in </li>
          
          <li>patient contact position in Maternity care</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>5 GCSEs or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>3 A-Levels or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>NVQ 3 in relevant field or equivalent </li>
          
          <li>relevant experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Commitment to completing care </li>
            
            <li>certificate</li>
            
            <li>Commitment to undertake further </li>
            
            <li>education desirable</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Special Skills &amp; Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Numeracy and literacy skills</li>
          
          <li>Good communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Computer skills including excel and </li>
          
          <li>Microsoft</li>
          
          <li>Excellent telephone skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Personal Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Used to working in a busy environment </li>
          
          <li>and under pressure</li>
          
          <li>Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope </li>
          
          <li>with uncertainty</li>
          
          <li>Willing to engage with and learn from </li>
          
          <li>peers, other professionals and </li>
          
          <li>colleagues in the desire to provide or </li>
          
          <li>support the most appropriate </li>
          
          <li>interventions</li>
          
          <li>Professional calm and efficient manner </li>
          
          <li>Methodical and an effective organizer / </li>
          
          <li>prioritisation skills</li>
          
          <li>Attention to detail</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work independently</li>
          
          <li>Punctual</li>
          
          <li>Team worker</li>
          
          <li>Confidence to liaise with other members </li>
          
          <li>of the multi-disciplinary team and be </li>
          
          <li>courteous, patient and helpful at all </li>
          
          <li>times.</li>
          
          <li>Reliable and honest</li>
          
          <li>Able to travel across Trust sites to meet </li>
          
          <li>the requirements of the post</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Values &amp; Behaviours
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrable commitment to and </li>
          
          <li>focus on quality, promotes high </li>
          
          <li>standards to consistently improve </li>
          
          <li>patient outcomes</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable skill to work together </li>
          
          <li>to serve our community through </li>
          
          <li>delivering safe and excellent clinical </li>
          
          <li>care</li>
          
          <li>Value diversity and difference, </li>
          
          <li>operates with integrity and openness</li>
          
          <li>Treats others with compassion, </li>
          
          <li>empathy and respect</li>
          
          <li>Shares information openly and </li>
          
          <li>effectively with patients, staff and </li>
          
          <li>relatives</li>
          
          <li>Works across boundaries, looks for </li>
          
          <li>collective success, listens, involves, </li>
          
          <li>Application Form &amp; Interview</li>
          
          <li>respects and learns from the </li>
          
          <li>contribution of others</li>
          
          <li>Actively develops themselves and others</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of acute hospital and or </li>
          
          <li>community setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous experience in </li>
            
            <li>patient contact position in Maternity care</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>County Durham &amp; Darlington NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>University Hospital Of North Durham</p>
      
      <p>North Road</p>
            <p>Durham</p>
            <p>DH1 5TW</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>County Durham &amp; Darlington NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>University Hospital Of North Durham</p>
          
          <p>North Road</p>
                    <p>Durham</p>
                    <p>DH1 5TW</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Maternity Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for a confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working 38.5 hours a week a mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet kewstoke.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. 
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others  every day.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £13.39 an hour
      
    </p>
  
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>VPDB158CE0</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
                  <p>weston super mare</p>
            <p>BS22 9UZ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Helping others improve and turn their lives around  theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.</p><p>We are looking for a confident<b>Care &amp; Support Worker</b>with a passion for delivering outstanding care.</p><p><b>Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke</b>provides an emergency admissions servicefor men and a pathway for women from low secure to rehabilitation including a specialist servicefor personality disorder.</p><p>This role will be 12 hour shifts working a mixture ofDays &amp; Nights.</p><p>The hospital has more than 16 acres of landscaped grounds and overlooks the Bristol Channel. This beachside location, just outside Weston-super-Mare, helps us provide a quiet, peaceful and therapeutic environment which can offer service users a broad range of therapies including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR &amp; DBT.</p><p>At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.</p><p>Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others  every day.</p><p><b>Your day-to-day</b></p><ul><li><p>Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care</p></li><li><p>Provide guidance &amp; encouragement through physical &amp; emotional support</p></li><li><p>Learn about individuals specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way</p></li><li><p>Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs</p></li><li><p>Report on medical &amp; welfare needs as required</p></li><li><p>Safeguard</p></li><li><p>Maintain a sa
fe, clean environment for all</p></li></ul><p><b>You are</b></p><ul><li><p>Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives</p></li><li><p>An excellent communicator &amp; a good team player</p></li><li><p>Sensitive &amp; intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating &amp; varied environment</p></li><li><p>Passionate about empowering &amp; supporting service user independence</p></li></ul><p><b>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</b></p><ul><li><p>An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme</p></li><li><p>Expert supervision &amp; support</p></li><li><p>Employee referral scheme</p></li><li><p>Free Health Cash plan</p></li><li><p>24 hours free GP support line</p></li><li><p>Free life assurance cover</p></li><li><p>Free eye tests</p></li><li><p>Car lease discounts</p></li><li><p>Discounted gym membership</p></li><li><p>Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover</p></li><li><p>Pension scheme</p></li><li><p>Employee NHS - discount savings &amp; Cycle to Work scheme</p></li><li><p>Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks</p></li></ul><p>Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</p><p><i>What next?</i></p><p>If you care about making a difference  we want to talk to you.</p><p>Click the button to apply</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Helping others improve and turn their lives around  theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.</p><p>We are looking for a confident<b>Care &amp; Support Worker</b>with a passion for delivering outstanding care.</p><p><b>Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke</b>provides an emergency admissions servicefor men and a pathway for women from low secure to rehabilitation including a specialist servicefor personality disorder.</p><p>This role will be 12 hour shifts working a mixture ofDays &amp; Nights.</p><p>The hospital has more than 16 acres of landscaped grounds and overlooks the Bristol Channel. This beachside location, just outside Weston-super-Mare, helps us provide a quiet, peaceful and therapeutic environment which can offer service users a broad range of therapies including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR &amp; DBT.</p><p>At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.</p><p>Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others  every day.</p><p><b>Your day-to-day</b></p><ul><li><p>Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care</p></li><li><p>Provide guidance &amp; encouragement through physical &amp; emotional support</p></li><li><p>Learn about individuals specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way</p></li><li><p>Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs</p></li><li><p>Report on medical &amp; welfare needs as required</p></li><li><p>Safeguard</p></li><li><p>Maintain a sa
fe, clean environment for all</p></li></ul><p><b>You are</b></p><ul><li><p>Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives</p></li><li><p>An excellent communicator &amp; a good team player</p></li><li><p>Sensitive &amp; intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating &amp; varied environment</p></li><li><p>Passionate about empowering &amp; supporting service user independence</p></li></ul><p><b>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</b></p><ul><li><p>An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme</p></li><li><p>Expert supervision &amp; support</p></li><li><p>Employee referral scheme</p></li><li><p>Free Health Cash plan</p></li><li><p>24 hours free GP support line</p></li><li><p>Free life assurance cover</p></li><li><p>Free eye tests</p></li><li><p>Car lease discounts</p></li><li><p>Discounted gym membership</p></li><li><p>Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover</p></li><li><p>Pension scheme</p></li><li><p>Employee NHS - discount savings &amp; Cycle to Work scheme</p></li><li><p>Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks</p></li></ul><p>Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</p><p><i>What next?</i></p><p>If you care about making a difference  we want to talk to you.</p><p>Click the button to apply</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          General Requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            General Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cygnet Health Care</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
                  <p>weston super mare</p>
            <p>BS22 9UZ</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Cygnet Health Care</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
                              <p>weston super mare</p>
                    <p>BS22 9UZ</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Healthcare Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week for a fixed term of 12 months based at the Stonebow Unit, Hereford. We would consider less hours for the successful candidate but would have to be a
minimum of 15 hours. The salary quoted is pro rata for part time hours.</p><p>We are looking for a motivated individual with lived experience to support our current quality improvement programme on our older adult mental health inpatient wards. The post will be funded via the Royal College of Psychiatry`s Culture of Care Programme.</p><p>This programme aims to improve the culture of inpatient mental health, learning disability and autism for patients and staff so that they are safe, therapeutic and equitable places to be cared for, and fulfilling places to work.</p><p>Integrated Lived Experience takes the form of true co-production, the role focusses on creating a supportive and compassionate atmosphere for both staff and patients. There is an emphasis on developing change ideas in line with the programme alongside the wider MDT and core project team.</p><p>We can offer flexible working and will be supporting the successful applicant with training whilst in post.</p><p>The post is fixed term due to time
limited nature of the funding which will end in
12 months. We reserve the right to
end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.</p><p>Please note the Trust is unable to provide
sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work
in the UK status.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>Role Requirements</strong></p><p>
Establish supportive and respectful
relationships with people using mental health services.</p><p>
Provide support in relation to the Culture of
Care Programme through lived experience whilst maintaining professional
boundaries.</p><p>
Liaise with patients, carers, and health
colleagues to embed the philosophy of the Culture of Care programme within
Older Adult Mental Health Services.</p><p>
Engage in supporting and developing change
ideas, attending meetings and workshops related to the Culture of Care
Programme.</p><p>
Develop links with the Culture of Care
champions and Culture of Care coach. Attend culture of care conferences,
online training and meetings</p><p>
Share ideas about ways of achieving Culture of
Care change ideas whilst drawing on lived experiences.</p><p>
Actively participate in Team Meetings and
support the Culture of Care project team when implementing change ideas,
reporting regularly to the project group to ensure effective communication.</p><p>
Actively participate in ward-based community
and carer groups to engage patients and carers in the Culture of Care Programme
change ideas.</p><p>

















Work
together to facilitate a multidisciplinary team approach</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.</p><p>Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.</p><p>We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.</p><p>What we offer;</p><ul><li>
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service</li><li>
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours</li><li>
Flexible and agile working opportunities</li><li>
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support</li><li>
Wide range of supportive staff networks</li><li>
Health and wellbeing opportunities</li></ul><p>If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.</p><p>We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.</p><p><strong>Sharing
your data - </strong>As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>19 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>C9798-1926</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Stonebow Unit</p>
            <p>Hereford</p>
            <p>HR1 2ER</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The role of Lived Experience Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of having received Secondary Care Mental Health services. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, Lived Experience Workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.</p><p>The role will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, they will promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of personally valued roles and connection to local communities.</p><p>The Lived Experience Worker will act as a recovery champion and an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. There is also an expectation that Lived Experience Workers will be involved in the on-going development of Lived Experience Worker roles in the Trust.</p><p>For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.</p>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The role of Lived Experience Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of having received Secondary Care Mental Health services. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, Lived Experience Workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.</p><p>The role will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, they will promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of personally valued roles and connection to local communities.</p><p>The Lived Experience Worker will act as a recovery champion and an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. There is also an expectation that Lived Experience Workers will be involved in the on-going development of Lived Experience Worker roles in the Trust.</p><p>For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.</p>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health patients and/or carers.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and commitment to patients rights</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Appreciation of the community resources within the geographical location of the post and key partners</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of the service delivery goals of the care pathway</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Good level of secondary education to GCSE level i.e. A-C in Maths and English or equivalent, or able to demonstrate equivalent levels of literacy and numeracy skills</li>
        
        <li>I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of peer support In line with the development of a lived experience role?</li>
          
          <li>The post holder will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Additional criteria
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills &amp; Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats</li>
        
        <li>Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills e.g. ability to communicate their personal experience of Recovery</li>
        
        <li>Patient, non-judgmental, respectful and compassionate</li>
        
        <li>Must be able to travel to a range of locations</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Lived experience of secondary mental health services</li>
        
        <li>Wide range of life experiences to bring an enabling and positive view of opportunities for others</li>
        
        <li>Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a team or a group environment</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of the health and social care service either paid or as a volunteer</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health patients and/or carers.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and commitment to patients rights</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Appreciation of the community resources within the geographical location of the post and key partners</li>
            
            <li>Understanding of the service delivery goals of the care pathway</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good level of secondary education to GCSE level i.e. A-C in Maths and English or equivalent, or able to demonstrate equivalent levels of literacy and numeracy skills</li>
          
          <li>I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of peer support In line with the development of a lived experience role?</li>
            
            <li>The post holder will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Additional criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills &amp; Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats</li>
          
          <li>Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills e.g. ability to communicate their personal experience of Recovery</li>
          
          <li>Patient, non-judgmental, respectful and compassionate</li>
          
          <li>Must be able to travel to a range of locations</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Lived experience of secondary mental health services</li>
          
          <li>Wide range of life experiences to bring an enabling and positive view of opportunities for others</li>
          
          <li>Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a team or a group environment</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of the health and social care service either paid or as a volunteer</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Stonebow Unit</p>
            <p>Hereford</p>
            <p>HR1 2ER</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Stonebow Unit</p>
                    <p>Hereford</p>
                    <p>HR1 2ER</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers" target="_blank">https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Lived Experience Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Location:</strong> Worthing<strong>Job Type</strong>: Permanent<strong>Working pattern:</strong> 22.5 hours per week, part time<strong>Pay Scheme:</strong> Agenda for change<strong>Pay Band:</strong> 3 (£20,330 - £21,777 pro rata)<strong>Staff Group</strong>: Specialty/Function: Peer Support Worker (PSW)</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Worthing Early Intervention in Psychosis Team (part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust), a community based service for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. As part of our ambition to deliver outstanding care we are looking to recruit a Peer Support Worker.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for an expert by experience that has lived experience of psychosis, to support the delivery of recovery focused interventions in our Early Intervention Team. As an integral and highly valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users, empowering them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.Working collaboratively alongside service users, the Peer Support Worker builds on a person's ability, strengths and their links to social and community services. In the role you will work in partnership with multiple agencies in the community. Peer Support Workers engage with mental health service 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. The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, co-produce and co-facilitate groups and increasing individual occupational performance and participation.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>This small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team is based at Arun House in Worthing town centre, due to move into the Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC) in April 2025. The service offers support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who have experienced either a first episode of psychosis or present with an At Risk Mental State. Practitioners in the team are passionate about their work, and are committed to supporting families and working in a psychologically informed way.</p> <p>The AAW EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. Organizationally, the teams sit within the Trust's Children and Young People's Services division.</p> <p>You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for family interventions and opportunities to link with other Peer Support Workers both within EIP and other services for peer support and development.</p> <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services in and across Sussex. The Trust has teaching status and is developing into one of the country's leading teaching mental health trusts. Working here offers continued training and development, variety, plus all the benefits of living in Sussex. We welcome informal visits and or a phone conversation about the service and this post.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>17 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>354-CS-21720-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Arun house</p>
      <p>16 Liverpool Gardens</p>
      <p>Worthing</p>
            <p>BN11 1RY</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li>To support individuals and groups using a Peer approach</li>  <li>To be a positive role model for other people overcoming mental health challenges, other workers and members of the public</li>  <li>To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate</li>  <li>To use appropriate skills in engaging with individuals with mental health challenges, eg asking open-ended questions, validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk</li>  <li>To support and enable individuals with mental health challenges to resolve conflicts and regain control, responsibility, hope and enjoyment based on the principles of peer supported recovery such as sharing your personal recovery story</li>  <li>To support service users in identifying both strengths and early signs of relapse. To support service users in identifying possible triggers or causes of relapse</li>  <li>To provide support to individuals in gaining choice, developing and managing meaning and purpose of life and independence, and maintaining dignity and self respect</li>  <li>To support individuals in meeting holistic needs (education, welfare, employment, financial, leisure, housing, spiritual, etc) in partnership with other individuals, care team and agencies and within a recovery environment</li>  <li>To promote and make service users aware of personal strengths and social networks, and highlight their ability to engage with these</li>  <li>To deliver educational training to service users (as appropriate)</li>  <li>To engage actively in peer and professional supervision and apply the learning to working with clients of the service</li>  <li>To support access and facilitation of activity sessions both on a one-to-one and group basis for service users</li>  <li>To ensure all service users are aware of activities which may be of benefit to them and how these can be accessed</li>  <li>To undertake any other such duties as may reasonably fall within the remit of the post, as required by the Manager/Supervisor</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>  <li>To support individuals and groups using a Peer approach</li>  <li>To be a positive role model for other people overcoming mental health challenges, other workers and members of the public</li>  <li>To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate</li>  <li>To use appropriate skills in engaging with individuals with mental health challenges, eg asking open-ended questions, validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk</li>  <li>To support and enable individuals with mental health challenges to resolve conflicts and regain control, responsibility, hope and enjoyment based on the principles of peer supported recovery such as sharing your personal recovery story</li>  <li>To support service users in identifying both strengths and early signs of relapse. To support service users in identifying possible triggers or causes of relapse</li>  <li>To provide support to individuals in gaining choice, developing and managing meaning and purpose of life and independence, and maintaining dignity and self respect</li>  <li>To support individuals in meeting holistic needs (education, welfare, employment, financial, leisure, housing, spiritual, etc) in partnership with other individuals, care team and agencies and within a recovery environment</li>  <li>To promote and make service users aware of personal strengths and social networks, and highlight their ability to engage with these</li>  <li>To deliver educational training to service users (as appropriate)</li>  <li>To engage actively in peer and professional supervision and apply the learning to working with clients of the service</li>  <li>To support access and facilitation of activity sessions both on a one-to-one and group basis for service users</li>  <li>To ensure all service users are aware of activities which may be of benefit to them and how these can be accessed</li>  <li>To undertake any other such duties as may reasonably fall within the remit of the post, as required by the Manager/Supervisor</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          QUALIFICATIONS
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning</li>
        
        <li>Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working with people with Psychosis/Complex mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity</li>
        
        <li>Experience working as part of a team</li>
        
        <li>Experience of being supervised</li>
        
        <li>Lived experience of Psychosis and mental health issues/difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Managing personal mental health and recovery</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of Peer Support, Recovery and Wellbeing in mental health and ability to apply this throughout your work</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
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            QUALIFICATIONS
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning</li>
          
          <li>Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with people with Psychosis/Complex mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity</li>
          
          <li>Experience working as part of a team</li>
          
          <li>Experience of being supervised</li>
          
          <li>Lived experience of Psychosis and mental health issues/difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Managing personal mental health and recovery</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of Peer Support, Recovery and Wellbeing in mental health and ability to apply this throughout your work</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


 
  
    
      
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Arun house</p>
      <p>16 Liverpool Gardens</p>
      <p>Worthing</p>
            <p>BN11 1RY</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Arun house</p>
          <p>16 Liverpool Gardens</p>
          <p>Worthing</p>
                    <p>BN11 1RY</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Peer Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a peer support worker with lived experience to join the the Home Treatment Team/Crisis Team.</p> <p>The post holder is required to work with service users with mental health to promote recovery, support connections and reduce isolation.</p> <p>If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].</p> <p>As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive. </p> <p>An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.</p> <p>Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.</p> <p>Please demonstrate an in depth understanding/knowledge of services in the local area within your application.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Provide practical and regular support to service users and carers in various community settings, with a focus on socially inclusive activities and recovery. Such activities may include supporting patients with engaging with community services, attending appointments and supporting towards their daily living activities.</p> <p>To work alongside practitioners in the team to facilitate peer support group(s) and to offer a lived experience element to this group to instill hope into patients' recovery journey,</p> <p>To support the support workers with the delivery of community-based groups.</p> <p>To build links with partner agencies and support in signposting patients to services that could support with increasing meaningful activity and engagement to a patient's life.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.</p> <p>We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.</p> <p>We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.</p> <p>We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy…</a></p> <p>To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:</p> <p><a href="https://workwithrdash.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://workwithrdash.co.uk/</a></p> <p>We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q</a></p> <p>The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook" target="_blank">https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 January 2026</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
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  <p>376-DCGMAO-0220-D</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Onyx Centre</p>
      <p>Tickhill Road Site</p>
      <p>Balby</p>
            <p>DN4 8QN</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.</p> <p><strong>****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****</strong></p> <p>We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications </p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.</p> <p><strong>****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****</strong></p> <p>We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications </p>
    
  


      
  
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Lived experience of being a patient</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Lived experience of supporting someone with mental health issues</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within health and social care community</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in the public sector</li>
          
          <li>Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working across different organisational boundaries</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working across different cultural boundaries</li>
          
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          Knowledge
        
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        <li>Understanding and practical experience of supporting people with mental health issues</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and commitment to patients' rights</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of carers and when extra support is required for them</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of local policies in respect of safeguarding children and the protection of vulnerable adults</li>
        
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)</li>
        
        <li>NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a related subject</li>
        
        <li>NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship</li>
        
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Lived experience of being a patient</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Lived experience of supporting someone with mental health issues</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working within health and social care community</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in the public sector</li>
            
            <li>Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working across different organisational boundaries</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working across different cultural boundaries</li>
            
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            Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding and practical experience of supporting people with mental health issues</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and commitment to patients' rights</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of carers and when extra support is required for them</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of local policies in respect of safeguarding children and the protection of vulnerable adults</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)</li>
          
          <li>NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a related subject</li>
          
          <li>NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


 
  
    
      
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Onyx Centre</p>
      <p>Tickhill Road Site</p>
      <p>Balby</p>
            <p>DN4 8QN</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Onyx Centre</p>
          <p>Tickhill Road Site</p>
          <p>Balby</p>
                    <p>DN4 8QN</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Peer Support Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust's (CNTW) North Cumbria Locality. The role will be for a Peer supporter for the Memory and Later Life Services based at Lilyhall Business Centre in Workington.</p>   <p>The Peer Supporter role is a vital part of our plan to continually improve the service that we provide. The role is aimed at people with personal lived experience of supporting and having responsibility for a friend or relative with dementia.</p>   <p>The principal role of the post will be to support carers throughout their journey of supporting someone within our services following assessment, through to accessing care and treatment and beyond.</p>   <p>This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a Clinical Team, utilising your personal experience to provide support, validation and hope for people following diagnosis, creating an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of carers and families.</p>   <p>The role focuses on creating trusting relationships whilst supporting carers to manage the challenges and changes that a caring role can bring following a diagnosis and throughout treatment.</p> <p>This will be a challenging, but rewarding role, working with a diverse range of people who are caring for anyone who has new or suspectedmemory problems, including those with a diagnosis of dementia, and people in later life who have anxiety, depression or psychosis made more complex by physical health needs.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li> <p>Supporting families and carers whilst their loved ones are within our service and throughout transitional periods.</p> </li>  <li> <p>Advocate for carers in meetings, raising awareness, and influencing service culture.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Useyour lived experience thoughtfully, sharing relevant stories that can create a shared understanding between carers tohelp build a mutual connection.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Co facilitateand develop therapeutic groups for carers and families and creating a safe space for sharing experiences.</p> </li> </ul>     <ul>  <li> <p>Working 1:1 with carers and families to offer appropriate individualised support and advice</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Supporting with training sessions to educate people on the needs and experiences of carers. </p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Managing and prioritising your workload independently. </p> </li> </ul>   <p>Have the ability to:</p> <p>Communicatethrough a range of different methods including face to face, telephone, email, and in group settings.</p> <p>Work collaboratively as part of a team as well as individually. </p> <p>Have a good level of self-awareness</p> <p>Ability to manage and maintain professional boundaries</p> <p>This service covers a wide area across Cumbria and this role will involve travelling across the county.</p> <p>Have an ability to use trust IT systems for recording patient or carer contacts. The use of online diaries and Microsoft teams to communicate with colleagues and join online meetings.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.</strong></p>
<p><strong>NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.</strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>30 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        pro rata per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>263-CCG25-400-HN</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Lilyhall Business Centre</p>
      <p>Jubilee road</p>
      <p>Workington, Cumbria</p>
            <p>CA14 4SX</p>
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    <p>Please find attached job description and role descriptor for full details. </p> <p>Advertising date : 30th December 2025</p> <p>Closing date : 13th January 2026</p> <p>We will arrange a group assessment day where we can meet potential applicants in person and potential applicants can come along to find out more about the post and decide whether this post is right for them. Dates to be confirmed.</p> <p>We welcome your application and any questions you may have.</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
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      <p>Please find attached job description and role descriptor for full details. </p> <p>Advertising date : 30th December 2025</p> <p>Closing date : 13th January 2026</p> <p>We will arrange a group assessment day where we can meet potential applicants in person and potential applicants can come along to find out more about the post and decide whether this post is right for them. Dates to be confirmed.</p> <p>We welcome your application and any questions you may have.</p>     
  


      
  
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          Education and Qualification
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Good level of secondary education</li>
        
        <li>Commitment to complete the CNTW Peer Supporter Educational Programme</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Completion of Peer Support Specialist Training or other similar peer support training</li>
          
          <li>Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training</li>
          
          <li>Completion of WRAP Educator training</li>
          
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          Skills and Competencies
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Understanding of personal values and beliefs</li>
        
        <li>Good interpersonal and team-working skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner</li>
        
        <li>Confidence in own skills and ability to draw upon own resilience and strengths to sustain own wellbeing Ability to assist people to develop recovery and wellness plans</li>
        
        <li>Ability to facilitate groups Ability to deliver aspects of a planned training event.</li>
        
        <li>Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work in an enabling and creative way</li>
        
        <li>Ability draw on own resilience while working with challenging situations.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to plan and prioritise workload</li>
        
        <li>Ability to undertakebreakaway skills</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of WRAP or other recovery / person-centred planning tools</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of how the mental health and other health and social care systems operate</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of issues affecting mental health and well-being</li>
          
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          Role/Team specific requirements
        
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        <li>Commitment to putting recovery values and principles into practice</li>
        
        <li>Belief that people can and do recover and that people can live a meaningful life in the present or absence of difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Ability to seek support when needed</li>
        
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          <li>The ability to effectively challenge practice and language use</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work as a bridge between service users / carers and clinical team</li>
          
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          Personal Characteristics
        
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        <li>Enthusiasm towards and understanding of the specialist nature of the Peer Support role</li>
        
        <li>Motivation towards the promotion and development of the role</li>
        
        <li>Reliable and professional</li>
        
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          Additional Requirements
        
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          <li>Commitment to complete the CNTW Peer Supporter Educational Programme</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
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            <li>Completion of Peer Support Specialist Training or other similar peer support training</li>
            
            <li>Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training</li>
            
            <li>Completion of WRAP Educator training</li>
            
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            Skills and Competencies
          
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          <li>Understanding of personal values and beliefs</li>
          
          <li>Good interpersonal and team-working skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner</li>
          
          <li>Confidence in own skills and ability to draw upon own resilience and strengths to sustain own wellbeing Ability to assist people to develop recovery and wellness plans</li>
          
          <li>Ability to facilitate groups Ability to deliver aspects of a planned training event.</li>
          
          <li>Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work in an enabling and creative way</li>
          
          <li>Ability draw on own resilience while working with challenging situations.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to plan and prioritise workload</li>
          
          <li>Ability to undertakebreakaway skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of WRAP or other recovery / person-centred planning tools</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of how the mental health and other health and social care systems operate</li>
            
            <li>Understanding of issues affecting mental health and well-being</li>
            
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            Role/Team specific requirements
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Commitment to putting recovery values and principles into practice</li>
          
          <li>Belief that people can and do recover and that people can live a meaningful life in the present or absence of difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Ability to seek support when needed</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>The ability to effectively challenge practice and language use</li>
            
            <li>Ability to work as a bridge between service users / carers and clinical team</li>
            
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            Personal Characteristics
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Enthusiasm towards and understanding of the specialist nature of the Peer Support role</li>
          
          <li>Motivation towards the promotion and development of the role</li>
          
          <li>Reliable and professional</li>
          
          <li>Non-judgemental, tolerant, compassionate and respectful</li>
          
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            Additional Requirements
          
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          <li>Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post</li>
          
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    <p>Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Lilyhall Business Centre</p>
      <p>Jubilee road</p>
      <p>Workington, Cumbria</p>
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Peer Supporter

<p>Are you a recent Psychology or Criminology Graduate? Are you interested in a career in mental health? Are you interested in learning therapeutic and restorative practices?</p><p>A Specialist School in Oxford are seeking a vibrant and friendly graduate to join their team as a Mental Health Support Worker, and support their pupils with mental health needs.</p><p>The students at this school range from 11 to 18 years and come from diverse backgrounds with notable social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Many students will have suffered adverse childhood experiences, trauma and exhibit anti-social behaviours as a result. The pupils therefore need 1:1 support and guidance, to help them regulate their thoughts and process their emotions in a healthy manner.</p><p>This is a classroom-based role. You will collaborate with the class teacher, and mental health professionals at the school, to help engage and support the students. You will identify and address possible triggers for the pupils, concerning their trauma and psychological needs. You will also help with classwork and ensure they are meeting both academic and emotional milestones.</p><p>This is a fantastic platform if you are a graduate, looking to build your experience in mental health and well being support. Not only will you learn and help implement different therapeutic techniques to engage the students, you will also put your Psychological or Criminological knowledge into practical scenarios.</p><p>This is an extremely rewarding role but not without its challenges - the school are looking for a graduate who is caring, resilience, with a patient nature.</p><p><strong> Mental Health Support Worker</strong><br><strong> ASAP start</strong><br><strong> 85 to 95 per day</strong><br><strong> Oxford</strong><br><strong> Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30 </strong><br><strong> Graduate Platform</strong></p><p>If you are interested in this role, then apply with your updated CV today.</p><p><em>Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford, Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford, Mental Health Support Worker, Oxford </em></p>

Mental Health Support Worker

<p>Job Ad: Residential Childcare Worker (Night Shift)Location: Newmarket, UKHours: 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM (Night Shifts)Salary: Competitive, based on experience</p> <p>Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? Do you have the compassion and resilience needed to support children and young people during the night? If so, we'd love to hear from you!</p> <p>We are looking for a dedicated Residential Childcare Worker to join our team in Newmarket, providing high-quality care and support for children and young people in a residential setting. This role is pivotal in ensuring their safety, security, and emotional well-being throughout the night.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people overnight.Support their emotional, physical, and mental well-being, responding to any concerns or needs during the night.Conduct regular checks to ensure the safety of the children and the home.Record accurate, detailed notes of events, incidents, and observations during the shift.Assist with the morning routine, including preparing for school or daily activities.Ensure the home remains clean and organized overnight.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Experience in working with children or young people in a care setting (preferred but not essential - full training provided).A caring and empathetic approach, with excellent communication skills.The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills.Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training can be provided).Flexibility to work on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>A valid UK driving license is advantageous but not essential.Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (or willingness to undergo one).NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this qualification).</p> <p>What We Offer:</p> <p>Competitive salary and shift enhancements.Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.Opportunities for career development and progression.A supportive and collaborative working environment.Employee assistance program and well-being support.</p> <p>This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people, helping them to achieve their potential and build brighter futures.</p> <p>Join us in creating a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive.</p>

Mental Health Support worker - Nights

<p><strong>Support Worker - Learning Disabilities and Mental Health</strong></p> <p><strong>Lowestoft and surrounding areas</strong></p> <p><strong>£12.45 - £12.95 per hour</strong></p> <p><strong>Full-time / part-time / guaranteed and flexible hours available</strong></p> <p><strong>Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people's lives?</strong></p> <p>If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our dedicated local care team, as a domiciliary care assistant for Manorcourt Homecare.</p> <p>In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, helping them to maintain their health, wellbeing, and independence.</p> <p>As a Support Worker, you will be involved in supporting the daily activities of our clients in a person-centred manner; promoting their dignity, independence, well-being, and becoming an integral part of their lives. We support a wide range of clients which could include: disabled parent families, brain injury and mental health conditions, learning disabilities and Autism.</p> <p><strong>What would a typical day look like?</strong></p> <p>Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)</li><li>Supporting with the administering of medication</li><li>Assisting with meal preparation</li><li>Providing companionship and offering social interaction</li><li>Carrying out light domestic tasks and occasional food shopping.</li></ul> <p>You will build meaningful relationships with the individuals you support, your fellow carers and your branch support teams; promoting our company values, which are at the heart of everything we do.</p> <p>Due to the nature of this role, good communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Access to your own transport is an advantage but not essential.</p> <p>Whether you are an experienced care assistant, support worker, or someone new to care, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.</p> <p><strong>In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay - with enhanced rates on weekends and bank holidays</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Holiday pay - (5.6 weeks per year)</li><li>Flexible working - patterns to suit your lifestyle</li><li>Comprehensive training - via our in-house Healthcare Homes Academy</li><li>Career development opportunities - qualifications and apprenticeships available</li><li>Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn £500 per referral</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - access to financial support, mental health support, counselling and family wellbeing</li><li>Blue Light Card - discounts on retail, supermarkets, shopping, fuel, days out and restaurants</li><li>Recognition and long service awards.</li></ul> <p>Full PPE is provided to ensure the safety of our carers and clients.</p> <p>If you are looking for a meaningful and fulfilling role, where you can truly make a difference to supporting the community, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you!</p> <p>Manorcourt Homecare is part of the Healthcare Homes Group. With 9 homecare branches across East Anglia and Greater London, Manorcourt Homecare has been providing quality-led homecare and Live-in care services since 1999.</p>

<p><strong>Hertfordshire RECONNECT Peer Support Worker</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hertfordshire</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£24,000 per annum</p><p><strong>Vacancy Type: </strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p>Do you have lived experience of health challenges, substance use, or the criminal justice system, and want to use it to make a real difference?</p><p>Forward Trust's NHS-commissioned RECONNECT service is looking for a passionate Peer Support Worker to help people leaving prison reconnect with vital health and wellbeing support.</p><p>This is a rewarding, frontline role where your experience, empathy and insight will help shape a truly person-centred service across HMP The Mount and the wider Hertfordshire community.</p><p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver a person-centred RECONNECT service in custody and the community</li><li>Complete assessments and co-produce tailored care plans</li><li>Support service users for up to 6 months post-release</li><li>Manage a varied caseload and coordinate with community services</li><li>Lead and support the prison Peer Support Programme</li><li>Recruit, train and support prison peer supporters</li><li>Build strong partnerships with prisons, healthcare and external agencies</li><li>Maintain accurate case notes, assessments and risk documentation</li><li>Support Meet &amp; Greet and "Meet at the Gate" releases</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant lived experience aligned with our EDI values</li><li>Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills</li><li>Confidence working across custody and community settings</li><li>A compassionate, collaborative and reliable approach</li></ul><p>Be part of a values-led organisation making a real impact on health inequalities and successful reintegration.</p><p><strong>Please note: Prison Vetting is required for this role which is managed by HMPPS &amp; can take between 8-12 weeks to process.</strong></p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><strong>We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.</strong></p><p>We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -</p><ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)</li><li>Season Ticket Loan Scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Crisis Loan Scheme</li><li>Electric Car Scheme</li><li>3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter</li><li>Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)</li><li>Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)</li></ul><p><strong>To Apply</strong></p><p>If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.</p>

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