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<p><strong>We are currently hiring BANK Lifestyle Support Workers to join our inspiring and friendly Cornwall Community Rehabilitation Service Team, St Austell</strong></p><p><br><strong>Rethink Mental Illness are an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. &nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>JOIN THE TEAM!</strong></p><p>Our&nbsp;Cornwall community service offeres support to people aged 18 years and over, who are living with a mental illness and live in Cornwall.</p><p>We work with people to identify their aims and goals and to create individual action plans to achieve these.</p><p>Our service offers one to one support in the community as well as a timetable staff led and peer support groups in various locations across the county.</p><p><strong>How you will make a difference as a Lifestyle&nbsp;Support Worker:</strong></p><p>• Establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users to raise aspirations to access opportunities and increase confidence.</p><p>• Directly support the therapy team to deliver effective and meaningful interventions.</p><p>• Support the development and delivery of Community Mental Health Services across the trust.</p><p>• Ensure that service user’s goals are integrated into the Trust’s care plan and are reviewed on a regular basis with care co-ordinators as necessary.</p><p>• To attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.</p><p>• Be involved in recruitment processes, including supporting with interviews and local induction programmes.</p><p>• To work under the regular supervision of the team supervisor and guidance of other professional colleagues&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Essential skills and experience required for this role:</strong></p><ul>	<li>I have experience of providing support to people with a mental illness in a comparable role</li>	<li>I have excellent administration, organisation and planning skills.&nbsp;</li>	<li>I am competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.</li>	<li>	<p><strong>A driving licence in compulsory. These are field-based roles covering East or West Cornwall. Access to own transport and the means to travel independently across the geographical area for business purposes is essential.</strong></p>	</li></ul><p><br><strong>Who we are?&nbsp;</strong><br>We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp;<br>It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp;</p><p><br><strong>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</strong><br>Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.<br><strong>&nbsp;<br>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</strong><br>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.&nbsp;<br>We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</p><p>Please see further details on our Website<br>You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!<br>If you have any questions about the position, please contact <a href="mailto:-recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">-recruitment@rethink.org</a>&nbsp;</p><p>IND1</p>

Rethink Mental Illness

Bank Lifestyle Support Worker

<p>We are looking for a an experienced and passionate&nbsp;Mental Health Support&nbsp;Worker to join our Plymouth Support Service.</p><p><strong>FTC until 16/11/2026 - Working Hours Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We have a really exciting opportunity across Plymouth supporting individuals to lead a better life. The team will essentially look at creatively finding new ways to introduce individuals to new hobbies and social network whilst supporting practical needs. The support workers will be able to work in a unique way and participate in activities with those we are supporting. The service will promote independence whilst focusing on softer outcomes.</p><p>The Support worker role is supporting clients via 1:1 support within the community. The support worker will develop a support plan with the individual in receipt of the service and support the identified goals.</p><p><strong>We&nbsp;reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.&nbsp; </strong></p><p>You can also follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/Rethink_" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="mailto:Rethink%20Mental%20Illness%20(@rethinkmentalillness)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-mental-illness/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to find out more about the work we do!</p><p><strong><em>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><em>Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.</em> <em>&nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues.</em><em>&nbsp;We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status</em><em> and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.</em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.</em></p><p><br><strong><em>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><em>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider -</em><em> and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our</em><em> <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a></em><em> .</em><em> We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our</em><em> <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a></em><em> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</em></p><p>If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a></p><p>IND 1</p>

Support Worker

<p><strong>Rethink Mental Illness are hiring Mental Health Support Workers to join our inspiring and friendly team at our Stewart Garden’s Service in Dawlish.</strong></p><p><strong>Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.</strong></p><p>1 x FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE – Rota Shift Pattern – Monday-Sunday - Enhanced pay during unsociable hours.</p><p><strong>JOIN THE TEAM!&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br><strong>Devon Supported Housing Overview:</strong><br>Devon Supported Housing, funded by Devon Partnership Trust, provides individualised housing-related support to individuals with medium to high support needs transitioning from hospital or residential settings. We work closely with service users to ensure they receive the highest quality of support that fits their needs. Our "Recovery" model promotes self-management and personal control over their recovery journey.</p><p><strong>How I Will Make a Difference:</strong></p><ul>	<li>Provide one-on-one key worker support, coordinating with mental health agencies on behalf of service users.</li>	<li>Focus on the service user’s needs, employing communication, motivation, and coaching to help them achieve their goals.</li>	<li>Build respectful, honest relationships within professional boundaries, adhering to the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.</li>	<li>Encourage service users to explore local services and facilitate access to alternative services when needed.</li>	<li>Support service users in achieving their goals through familiarity with their individual Care/Recovery Plans.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Essential Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul>	<li>Transferable life/work experience relevant to this role.</li>	<li>Strong listening, empathy, understanding, kindness, patience, and a willingness to learn.</li>	<li>Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Charity’s values.</li>	<li>Experience in supporting people with mental illness or in a similar social care setting, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.<br>	&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>We are looking for individuals who embody our values hope, understanding, expertise, equity, commitment, passion and openness. Are you a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient and willing to learn? In your application we would love to hear how you would bring these skills to life in your role and why working for a Mental Health charity is for you?</strong></p><p><br><strong>Who are we?&nbsp;</strong><br>We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp;<br>It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp;</p><p><br><strong>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;</strong><br>Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;</strong><br>We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.&nbsp;</p><p>We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</p><p><br>Please see further details on our Website<br>You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!<br>If you have any questions about the position, please contact <a href="mailto:-recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">-recruitment@rethink.org</a>&nbsp;</p><p>IND1</p>

Mental Health Support Worker

NHS Jobs

Peer Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The role of Senior Peer Support Worker (PSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges and experience of professionally utilising these experiences within mental health settings as Peer Support Workers. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, Peer Support Workers inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. In the context of Eating Disorder Service, the Senior Peer Support Worker will, with guidance from the Trust-wide Lived Experience Leadership Team and Senior Peer Support Workers, facilitate and support the governance and development of Peer Support Worker roles. The role will include inputting into the development and sustainability of Peer Support Worker posts, including role definition.The role will encompass a clinical caseload and the co facilitation of group work to deliver support to those individuals accessing Eating Disorder Community Mental Health Services within MPFT.The Senior PSW will be actively involved in the recruitment of Peer Support Workers (PSW) locally and co-facilitate a range of Trust-wide learning and development opportunities, including delivery of the accredited training and workshops. The post holder will provide high quality individual supervision to Peer Support Workers working within eating disorders community mental health services, and group supervision to Peer Support Workers across the Trust.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To provide high quality individual supervision to Peer Support Workers in eating disorder community services within the allocated location.</p>
<p>To be actively involved in the process of recruitment of Peer Support Workers including being on interview panels.</p>
<p>To proactively engage and work with a range of internal services including Human Resources and Occupational Health to ensure robust processes are in operation for the recruitment and maintenance of wellbeing of the Peer Support Workers.</p>
<p>To effectively co-deliver training, including the accredited 'Developing Expertise in Peer Support', 'Peer Support Worker Team Preparation' sessions in readiness for peer support workers taking up post within teams; and learning and development activities within the Recovery College.</p>
<p>To maintain professional relationships with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries.</p>
<p>Develop stronger links and working partnerships with a range of external agencies including other NHS Trusts employing Peer Support Workers and voluntary organisations.</p>
<p>To promote the benefits of employment for those with 'lived experience' of overcoming mental health challenges.</p>
<p>To challenge any inequalities and to address discrimination whilst ensuring a process of learning for the organisation.</p>
<p>To contribute to publications and conference presentations in relation to peer support and using 'lived experience'; and liaise with other similar programmes that are developing throughout the country.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.</p> <p>We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford &amp; Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.</p> <p>We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.</p> <p>We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.</p> <p><strong>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications</strong></p> <p><strong>Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.</strong></p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 September 2025</p>

  
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <p>Secondment</p>

  

  
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  <p>301-LBG-25-7506388</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Severn Fields Health Village</p>
            <p>Shrewsbury</p>
            <p>SY1 4RQ</p>
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    <p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong>MPFT is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing those who use the services; and those who support them, with a positive experience.</p> <p><strong>COMMUNICATION:</strong>- To provide high quality individual supervision to Peer Support Workers in eating disorder services within the allocated location.<strong>CLINICAL:</strong>- To work with the multi-disciplinary team alongside newly appointed peer support workers to deliver support to those individuals accessing community services within Eating Disorders Staffordshire and Shropshire.- To promote the use of a coaching role to support service users in developing personal recovery plans.- To meet, welcome, introduce and orientate the service user, their carer and families to the service upon arrival.- To establish supportive and respectful relationships with people using the service.- To model/mentor a recovery process and demonstrate self-management skills and techniques, using own experience of recovery.- To act as a role model to service users to inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery.- To skilfully use personal experience of recovery to help motivate patients.- To assume a coaching role supporting service users in developing personal recovery plans; this can be delivered individually or in groups.<strong>PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:</strong>- To actively participate in own group and individual Peer and team-based supervision structures and objective setting/appraisal, including developing a Personal Development Plan (PDP).- To engage in monthly Peer Support group and individual supervision.- To keep abreast of changing practice and development of peer support work and the wider recovery agenda by participating in relevant learning and development opportunities; and support peer support workers to also identify and access relevant opportunities.<strong>RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:</strong>- To contribute to the evaluation of peer support worker roles, with regard to the extent that peer support workers improve the service user experience, add value to the individuals recovery journey and demonstrate value for money.- With support to undertake a lead in local audits in relation to the peer support worker role in services within Adult Eating Disorders. Under guidance of the Trust wide Lived Experience Practice and Peer Support Lead, to engage in national studies re: peer support.<strong>STAFF DEVELOPMENT:</strong>- To ensure high quality and regular professional supervision of peer support workers within Adult Eating Disorder services. To contribute to the annual appraisal of staff who are supervised.- To support individual Peer Support Workers to identify their own learning needs.- To work with MDT colleagues to embed recovery focused practice within the team, delivering presentations as and when required.- To identify the learning needs of the Trust Peer Support Workers and co-produce and co-deliver training activities in response to needs identified.<strong><em>*Please see attached JD/PS for further details.*</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn</em></strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong>MPFT is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing those who use the services; and those who support them, with a positive experience.</p> <p><strong>COMMUNICATION:</strong>- To provide high quality individual supervision to Peer Support Workers in eating disorder services within the allocated location.<strong>CLINICAL:</strong>- To work with the multi-disciplinary team alongside newly appointed peer support workers to deliver support to those individuals accessing community services within Eating Disorders Staffordshire and Shropshire.- To promote the use of a coaching role to support service users in developing personal recovery plans.- To meet, welcome, introduce and orientate the service user, their carer and families to the service upon arrival.- To establish supportive and respectful relationships with people using the service.- To model/mentor a recovery process and demonstrate self-management skills and techniques, using own experience of recovery.- To act as a role model to service users to inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery.- To skilfully use personal experience of recovery to help motivate patients.- To assume a coaching role supporting service users in developing personal recovery plans; this can be delivered individually or in groups.<strong>PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:</strong>- To actively participate in own group and individual Peer and team-based supervision structures and objective setting/appraisal, including developing a Personal Development Plan (PDP).- To engage in monthly Peer Support group and individual supervision.- To keep abreast of changing practice and development of peer support work and the wider recovery agenda by participating in relevant learning and development opportunities; and support peer support workers to also identify and access relevant opportunities.<strong>RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:</strong>- To contribute to the evaluation of peer support worker roles, with regard to the extent that peer support workers improve the service user experience, add value to the individuals recovery journey and demonstrate value for money.- With support to undertake a lead in local audits in relation to the peer support worker role in services within Adult Eating Disorders. Under guidance of the Trust wide Lived Experience Practice and Peer Support Lead, to engage in national studies re: peer support.<strong>STAFF DEVELOPMENT:</strong>- To ensure high quality and regular professional supervision of peer support workers within Adult Eating Disorder services. To contribute to the annual appraisal of staff who are supervised.- To support individual Peer Support Workers to identify their own learning needs.- To work with MDT colleagues to embed recovery focused practice within the team, delivering presentations as and when required.- To identify the learning needs of the Trust Peer Support Workers and co-produce and co-deliver training activities in response to needs identified.<strong><em>*Please see attached JD/PS for further details.*</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn</em></strong></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>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>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Severn Fields Health Village</p>
            <p>Shrewsbury</p>
            <p>SY1 4RQ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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                    <p>Shrewsbury</p>
                    <p>SY1 4RQ</p>
        
      

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

*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY* Senior Peer Support Worker

Carer Peer Support Worker AMH Inpatient Services

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We have an amazing opportunity for a peer support worker who has had lived experience of being through the criminal justice system to come and join the Liaison and Diversion Service in Cambridgeshire.</p>
<p>As a Liaison and Diversion Peer Support Worker, you will be able make a positive impact on people's lives through sharing the wisdom from your own lived experience. You will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, you will facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, opportunities and connection to local communities.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Work in the community on a 1:1 basis to provide formalised peer support to all age service users with a range of vulnerabilities who went through the criminal justice system. This is usually in police/courts/probation or a community venue but may occasionally be online/via phone depending on the peers needs.</p>
<p>Work towards recovery focussed goals within a time frame of up to 6-8 weeks. This may include supporting access to community groups/support services based on bespoke needs and networks that enable peers to participate in community activities in order to maximise opportunities for 'living well' and promote social inclusion with the goal of minimizing future contact with criminal justice system.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.</p> <p>Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.</p> <p>To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.</p> <p><strong><em>Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.</em></strong></p> <p>For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.cpft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">www.cpft.nhs.uk</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 September 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
      
        per annum, pro rata
      
    </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>310-ASMH-7457400</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>53 Thorpe Road</p>
      <p>Peterborough</p>
      <p>Peterborough</p>
            <p>PE3 6AN</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><em><strong>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.</strong></em></p>
<p>1. Work in the community on a 1:1 basis to provide formalised peer support to all age service users with a range of vulnerabilities who went through the criminal justice system. This is usually in police/courts/probation or a community venue but may occasionally be online/via phone depending on the peers needs.</p>
<p>2. Work towards recovery focussed goals within a time frame of up to 6-8 weeks. This may include supporting access to community groups/support services based on bespoke needs and networks that enable peers to participate in community activities in order to maximise opportunities for living well and promote social inclusion with the goal of minimizing future contact with criminal justice system.</p>
<p>3. Effectively manage your own diary and travel time to support seeing a minimum of 3 peers a day (approximately).</p>
<p>4. Contribute to the wider overall care of your peer by writing recovery focussed notes on NHS systems and seeking regular feedback via service set outcome measurements.</p>
<p>5. Assist peers in creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or similar life plan.</p>
<p>6. Support peers to overcome fears and within a relationship of empathy, trust and honesty, challenging negative self-talk and refocussing on the unique strengths your peer has.</p>
<p>7. Value, respect and promote the personal, social, cultural and spiritual uniqueness each peer has.</p>
<p>8. Contribute in a recovery focussed way to monthly Clinical Governance meetings</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><em><strong>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.</strong></em></p>
<p>1. Work in the community on a 1:1 basis to provide formalised peer support to all age service users with a range of vulnerabilities who went through the criminal justice system. This is usually in police/courts/probation or a community venue but may occasionally be online/via phone depending on the peers needs.</p>
<p>2. Work towards recovery focussed goals within a time frame of up to 6-8 weeks. This may include supporting access to community groups/support services based on bespoke needs and networks that enable peers to participate in community activities in order to maximise opportunities for living well and promote social inclusion with the goal of minimizing future contact with criminal justice system.</p>
<p>3. Effectively manage your own diary and travel time to support seeing a minimum of 3 peers a day (approximately).</p>
<p>4. Contribute to the wider overall care of your peer by writing recovery focussed notes on NHS systems and seeking regular feedback via service set outcome measurements.</p>
<p>5. Assist peers in creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or similar life plan.</p>
<p>6. Support peers to overcome fears and within a relationship of empathy, trust and honesty, challenging negative self-talk and refocussing on the unique strengths your peer has.</p>
<p>7. Value, respect and promote the personal, social, cultural and spiritual uniqueness each peer has.</p>
<p>8. Contribute in a recovery focussed way to monthly Clinical Governance meetings</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education/Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Good level of GCSE education (inc. English)</li>
        
        <li>Completion of Peer Support Worker Training or commitment to complete within 3-6 months of employment</li>
        
        <li>Completion of own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or similar or commitment to complete within 3-6 months of employment</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Related Health or Social Care qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Lived experience of being through criminal justice system (police, court, prison, probation, Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR))</li>
        
        <li>Lived experience of range of vulnerabilities.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a team or a group environment</li>
        
        <li>Experience of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and techniques</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Lived experience of Liaison and Diversion Service or Mental Health Treatment requirement (MHTR)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills &amp; Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Effective verbal and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>IT literacy using Microsoft Office</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to support people with a range of needs to meet their recovery goals</li>
        
        <li>Ability to maintain a healthy home/work life balance</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Physical Requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Respectful and compassionate</li>
        
        <li>Patient and non-judgemental approach</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education/Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good level of GCSE education (inc. English)</li>
          
          <li>Completion of Peer Support Worker Training or commitment to complete within 3-6 months of employment</li>
          
          <li>Completion of own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or similar or commitment to complete within 3-6 months of employment</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Related Health or Social Care qualification</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Lived experience of being through criminal justice system (police, court, prison, probation, Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR))</li>
          
          <li>Lived experience of range of vulnerabilities.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a team or a group environment</li>
          
          <li>Experience of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and techniques</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Lived experience of Liaison and Diversion Service or Mental Health Treatment requirement (MHTR)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills &amp; Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Effective verbal and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>IT literacy using Microsoft Office</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to support people with a range of needs to meet their recovery goals</li>
          
          <li>Ability to maintain a healthy home/work life balance</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Physical Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Respectful and compassionate</li>
          
          <li>Patient and non-judgemental approach</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>
  

  
    <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>
  

  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <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>Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>53 Thorpe Road</p>
      <p>Peterborough</p>
      <p>Peterborough</p>
            <p>PE3 6AN</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>53 Thorpe Road</p>
          <p>Peterborough</p>
          <p>Peterborough</p>
                    <p>PE3 6AN</p>
        
      

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

Liaison and Diversion Peer Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Due to newly acquired funding, we are looking to expand our provision of enhanced support for children and young people with autism and / or learning disabilities who are at risk of psychiatric admission.</p> <p>The DICE team provides intensive support for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism during times of crisis and recovery when discharged back to the care of community services.</p> <p>Our aim is to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, stabilise crises, and support recovery in the community.</p> <p>The team provides short term intensive intervention, working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and local services, to stabilise and enable people to live safely and meaningfully in the community.</p> <p>Peer Support Workers bring a unique and invaluable perspective, using their own lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, to offer guidance, connection, and practical support</p> <p>We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Worker to join our team. This role is designed for people with lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, or mental health, who want to use their experience to support others in crisis or recovery in the community.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>Provide peer-based emotional and practical support.</li>  <li>Use your lived experience to support individuals, their families and carers during periods of stress or crisis</li>  <li>Work as part of the MDT, ensuring the voice of the individual shapes care planning and service delivery.</li>  <li>Support engagement, recovery, and resilience during crisis periods through goal setting with individuals, accessing appropriate resources, and working collaboratively within and across care teams to ensure a collaborative approach.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.</p>
<p>Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 October 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
      
        per annum, pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>18 months</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>436-7490140</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>city wide- Home base Finch Road</p>
            <p>Birmingham</p>
            <p>B191HS</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.</p> <p><em><strong>We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)</strong></em></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.</p> <p><em><strong>We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)</strong></em></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Training and Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Lived experience of learning disability, autism, mental health challenges, or of caring for someone with these experiences.</li>
        
        <li>Satisfactory level of Secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent (may be working toward this).</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Training in PBS or autism awareness</li>
          
          <li>NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health &amp; Social Care (or equivalent).</li>
          
          <li>Accredited peer support training</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Personal or carer experience of navigating crisis and/or support services.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing informal support, mentoring, or advocacy.</li>
        
        <li>Experience in using personal experience to support others and demonstrate empathy</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in crisis or intensive support services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of co-production, service user involvement, or community engagement.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of group facilitation or peer support delivery.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills and Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of learning disability, autism and mental health.</li>
        
        <li>Strong leadership, organisational, and MDT collaboration skills.</li>
        
        <li>Commitment to person-centred, inclusive practice.</li>
        
        <li>Enthusiasm for service development and continuous learning.</li>
        
        <li>Respect for dignity, equality, and rights.</li>
        
        <li>Compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental.</li>
        
        <li>Commitment to inclusion, co-production, and equality.</li>
        
        <li>Reliability, adaptability, and openness to learning.</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to reflect and develop through supervision</li>
        
        <li>Able to create a safe environment and use techniques to reduce anxiety and understand conflict</li>
        
        <li>Competent at using IT software</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Basic knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support and recovery principles.</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of safeguarding principles.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Personal qualities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Able to work as a member of a team</li>
        
        <li>Awareness of personal strengths and limitations</li>
        
        <li>Able to meet the travel requirements of the role</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Training and Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Lived experience of learning disability, autism, mental health challenges, or of caring for someone with these experiences.</li>
          
          <li>Satisfactory level of Secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent (may be working toward this).</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Training in PBS or autism awareness</li>
            
            <li>NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health &amp; Social Care (or equivalent).</li>
            
            <li>Accredited peer support training</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Personal or carer experience of navigating crisis and/or support services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing informal support, mentoring, or advocacy.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in using personal experience to support others and demonstrate empathy</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in crisis or intensive support services.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of co-production, service user involvement, or community engagement.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of group facilitation or peer support delivery.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills and Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of learning disability, autism and mental health.</li>
          
          <li>Strong leadership, organisational, and MDT collaboration skills.</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to person-centred, inclusive practice.</li>
          
          <li>Enthusiasm for service development and continuous learning.</li>
          
          <li>Respect for dignity, equality, and rights.</li>
          
          <li>Compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental.</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to inclusion, co-production, and equality.</li>
          
          <li>Reliability, adaptability, and openness to learning.</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to reflect and develop through supervision</li>
          
          <li>Able to create a safe environment and use techniques to reduce anxiety and understand conflict</li>
          
          <li>Competent at using IT software</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Basic knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support and recovery principles.</li>
            
            <li>Awareness of safeguarding principles.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Personal qualities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Able to work as a member of a team</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of personal strengths and limitations</li>
          
          <li>Able to meet the travel requirements of the role</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>Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>city wide- Home base Finch Road</p>
            <p>Birmingham</p>
            <p>B191HS</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>city wide- Home base Finch Road</p>
                    <p>Birmingham</p>
                    <p>B191HS</p>
        
      

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

Band 3 Peer Support Worker - DICE

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Rotherham Early Intervention Team is looking to recruit a peer support worker with lived experience. We work with people who experience a first episode of psychosis or are at risk of developing psychosis.</p> <p>We are a community mental health team who offers care and treatment in the community.</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>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To carry out the role through a lived experience perspective working with patient's who have a first episode psychosis or are at risk of developing psychosis.</p> <p>To provide support to service users with mental health needs in order to promote their recovery in the community.</p> <p>To work directly with service users, on an individual and/or group basis,</p> <p>To assist and support care coordinators and lead professionals to provide treatment and support</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>02 October 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
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>376-RCGAO-0660</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Swallownest Court</p>
      <p>Aughton Road</p>
      <p>Sheffield</p>
            <p>S26 4TH</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>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <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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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>NVQ/QCF level 2 with demonstrable competences developed from experience in mental health services and a willingness to undertake appropriate training regarding the role</li>
        
        <li>NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship</li>
        
        <li>English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Lived Experience of SMI challenges and recovery</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with people experiencing SMI</li>
        
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          Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Understanding of recovery principles and peer support values</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis care and Treatment Pathways</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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          <li>NVQ/QCF level 2 with demonstrable competences developed from experience in mental health services and a willingness to undertake appropriate training regarding the role</li>
          
          <li>NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship</li>
          
          <li>English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Lived Experience of SMI challenges and recovery</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with people experiencing SMI</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Understanding of recovery principles and peer support values</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis care and Treatment Pathways</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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        <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>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Swallownest Court</p>
      <p>Aughton Road</p>
      <p>Sheffield</p>
            <p>S26 4TH</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>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Swallownest Court</p>
          <p>Aughton Road</p>
          <p>Sheffield</p>
                    <p>S26 4TH</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><strong>*PLEASE NOTE* - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY</strong></p> <p>A rewarding role where each day could be different, being able to build a working relationship with children and young people within our packages of care, helping to make a difference to their lives and see the impact your support can make to the family unit</p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for Health Care support workers to join our team in the Children's Packages of Care Team (CPOC). We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team due to expansion within the service.</p> <p>The children's packages of care team sits within the Children's Complex Needs Nursing Service and delivers packages of care to children within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation trust.</p> <p>This role includes shift work, including nights/weekends. We would also consider someone who only wanted to work night shifts as a shift pattern.</p> <p>You will require a valid UK driving licence or have access to a vehicle for work purposes or be able to travel between community settings in a timely manner. This is essential in order to travel across the geographical footprint required within the service. Bases are both at Burnley and Preston with packages of care across Lancashire. (Travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with trust policy</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>HCSWs within this team are lone workers, taking full responsibility for the care of children with complex needs after receiving comprehensive training. This could be caring for a child overnight in their own home, while parents are sleeping, accompanying a child to school and meeting their needs during the school day or working with another HCSW/nurse to give parents a complete break.</p>
<p>Following training and competency assessment, HCSWs will be able to independently care for children with tracheostomies, gastrostomies, require medications, oxygen therapy amongst other medical needs.</p>
<p>Shift times vary dependant on the child's needs and HCSWs are expected to work a mixture of days, nights, and weekend shifts, these can be anytime over the 24 hour period.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Please Note: </strong> </p><p>In line with recent UK Government updates, please be aware that from 9 April 2025, the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas, including the Health and Care Visa route, has increased to £25,000 per year. This applies to roles paid in accordance with NHS pay bands, <strong>meaning entry-level Band 3 positions no longer meet the criteria for sponsorship.</strong></p> <p>If you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK, you will be asked to provide further information during the application process to confirm that you meet the updated eligibility requirements.</p> <p><strong>Failure to provide accurate and honest information will result in your application being removed from the process.</strong></p> <p>We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered on merit, in line with UK employment legislation and our sponsorship obligations.</p> <p>If you are required to select your current VISA type, please ensure you select the correct option from the list provided. Failure to select the correct option, or intentionally selecting the wrong option, may result in your application being rejected.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 October 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
      
        per annum
      
    </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>351-CEN2280-BD-C</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Ashton Health Centre</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR2 1HR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The ideal candidates will need to be organised, able to work alone and part of a team, adaptable, calm in pressured situations and flexible to meet the needs of the service. Ideally you will have experience in a health care, social care or education setting working with children. An NVQ3 in care or equivalent care experience is desired, however full training will be given.</p> <p>This is an extremely rewarding role as you will be caring for children in their homes/school providing support ensuring that their needs are met. You will be attending to personal cares, moving and handling needs and engaging through play. Some of our children have additional health care needs such as gastrostomies, tracheostomies and use of medical equipment in which full training will be provided.</p> <p>You will be well supported by an experienced and dedicated management team as well as peer support amongst colleagues, opportunities to work alongside specialists, a personal and professional development plan.</p> <p>Career pathway from HCSW to nursing associate is available to members of CPOC in addition, you will have an annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations along with regular team days for training, supportive discussions and well-being sessions.</p> <p>This is an NHS ran service and incorporates all the standard NHS staff benefits for working within the service e.g. Enhanced rate for nights and weekend work, pension, paid sick leave, annual leave entitlements and access to evidence based training.</p> <p><strong>*Please note - previous applications need not apply for this role*</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The ideal candidates will need to be organised, able to work alone and part of a team, adaptable, calm in pressured situations and flexible to meet the needs of the service. Ideally you will have experience in a health care, social care or education setting working with children. An NVQ3 in care or equivalent care experience is desired, however full training will be given.</p> <p>This is an extremely rewarding role as you will be caring for children in their homes/school providing support ensuring that their needs are met. You will be attending to personal cares, moving and handling needs and engaging through play. Some of our children have additional health care needs such as gastrostomies, tracheostomies and use of medical equipment in which full training will be provided.</p> <p>You will be well supported by an experienced and dedicated management team as well as peer support amongst colleagues, opportunities to work alongside specialists, a personal and professional development plan.</p> <p>Career pathway from HCSW to nursing associate is available to members of CPOC in addition, you will have an annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations along with regular team days for training, supportive discussions and well-being sessions.</p> <p>This is an NHS ran service and incorporates all the standard NHS staff benefits for working within the service e.g. Enhanced rate for nights and weekend work, pension, paid sick leave, annual leave entitlements and access to evidence based training.</p> <p><strong>*Please note - previous applications need not apply for this role*</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent experience.</li>
        
        <li>A willingness to undertake further study.</li>
        
        <li>Good general education including GCSE in English Language or equivalent.</li>
        
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          Knowledge
        
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        <li>Good knowledge of child development</li>
        
        <li>Basic understanding of how complex needs/chronic illness affects children and families</li>
        
        <li>Sound working knowledge of professional issues e/.g. confidentiality</li>
        
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          Exper
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of managing children on an individual and group basis</li>
        
        <li>Experience of interacting with Children with Complex and/or Additional Needs</li>
        
        <li>Previous experience of care in health, social, education or voluntary setting.</li>
        
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          <li>NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent experience.</li>
          
          <li>A willingness to undertake further study.</li>
          
          <li>Good general education including GCSE in English Language or equivalent.</li>
          
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            Knowledge
          
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          <li>Good knowledge of child development</li>
          
          <li>Basic understanding of how complex needs/chronic illness affects children and families</li>
          
          <li>Sound working knowledge of professional issues e/.g. confidentiality</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of managing children on an individual and group basis</li>
          
          <li>Experience of interacting with Children with Complex and/or Additional Needs</li>
          
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    <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Ashton Health Centre</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR2 1HR</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Ashton Health Centre</p>
                    <p>Preston</p>
                    <p>PR2 1HR</p>
        
      

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

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