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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

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Job Overview:</p> <p>The Transforming Care in Autism (TCA) service was developed to meet the needs of autistic individuals at risk of admission to, or within, mainstream mental health services.An exciting new opportunity has arisen for autistic peer support workers to be part of a sensory Quality Improvement (QI) project aimed to support autistic people as part of the Transforming Care in Autism (TCA) team. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, compassionate, positive thinking and self-motivated individual(s) with lived experience of autism. This may include some lived experience of mental health problems and recovery. The primary role is to provide caring and non-judgemental support to autistic individuals experiencing mental health challenges. The role will also involve providing training to staff and carers to impart knowledge and skills to support autistic service users.</p> <p>The successful candidate will have completed an accredited Peer Worker training course or be willing to complete training shortly after starting their role. They will be a member of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside autism-specialists and mental health professionals.</p> <p>Peer Support Workers will be fully supported in their role through regular 1 to 1 supervision within the team line management structure and have access to monthly peer mentoring and weekly online group supervision. </p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>To use lived experience to inspire hope that change is possible.To share lived experience safely and effectively.To share your own and other examples of lived experience of recovery or times when you have experience behaviours that have been challenging and how you overcome this challenge.To work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural and spiritual strengths of the person.To use a number of agreed recovery tools that are person-centred in a flexible way to support the service users.To support the service users to understand the role of autism and mental health services and how they can support their treatment alongside other community resources.To record information in a clear and accessible way.To promote service users involvement in all aspects of their work.</p>  <p>The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the attached Job Description with the job advert.</p> <p><strong>Please note vacancy will be closed early once max application have been met.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>To build and maintain professional working relationships with others in the multi-disciplinary team, to encourage open channels of communication and actively participate in the creation of an open and safe working environment that promotes shared learning, growth and development.</p>
<p>Our values and commitments:</p>
<p>I will be caring, kind &amp; polite</p>
<p>I will be prompt and value your time</p>
<p>I will take time to listen to you</p>
<p>I will be honest and direct with you</p>
<p>I will do what I say I am going to do</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>06 October 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £33,094 to £36,195 a year
      
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    <p>4 months</p>
  

  
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  <p>334-NUR-7492913-SA</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Maudsley Hospital</p>
            <p>Denmark Hill</p>
            <p>SE5 8AZ</p>
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    <p>To ensure confidentiality and safe keeping of client records.To be able to signpost to community and/or online resources and access appropriate mainstream and autism resources.To be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to autism and stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate.To attend team meetings as appropriate.With agreement of line manager, to promote the role of peer support both within SLAM and externally, through co-delivery of presentations, workshops, and information sharing. In addition, to participate in Trust-wide peer related projects and audits.To take part in regular one-to-one supervision with senior staff.To contribute and commit to undertaking an annual appraisal.To complete mandatory training.To take part in group supervision and mentoring for peer workers.To work with sensory pilot project team within TCA in co-production (design), delivery (processes), evaluation (of outcomes) and dissemination (of findings) as part of this Quality Improvement (QI) projectTo work with the sensory pilot project team within TCA to co-produce (design) and co-deliver teaching, training and workshops focused on autism and related topics for service users, carers/supporters and staffTo work within the spirit of co-production and co-delivery for all presentations and workshopsTo support autistic service users and/or carers accessing the sensory pilot within the TCA team in relation to wellbeing, social inclusion and other aspects of recoveryTo role-model the positive use and impact of lived experience of mental ill-health, recovery and self-management with service users and/or carer they are supportingThe post holder will be required to be self-reflective about their personal lived experience of autism and/or mental ill-health. This is an essential criteria of the role and successful applicants will be expected to use this experience within co-production and delivery of the sensory pilot aims and objectives. Peer support workers will need to be able to recognise the value and impact of their own lived experience. Effective use of personal experience of recovery and wellbeing is an essential role requirement to support the service users, carers/supporters and staff to understand the teaching materials and develop knowledge, attitudes and skills to enable wellbeing and self-management. Successful applicants will be offered regular team and individual supervision and training opportunities to support their own wellbeing and links to their work activities.To work closely with sensory pilot project team within TCA, and practitioners from a variety of professions and roles within SLaM.To ensure that any concerns regarding an individuals mental and physical health and wellbeing highlighted within interactions with service users are shares with the team and/or their line manager in order that a decision to notify the individuals care team is madeTo identify the diverse needs of the service users, carers and staff and to adapt teaching and communication style in response to the audience's level of need and understanding.To work flexibly including travelling to sites within the boroughs of Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark where relevant and appropriate. There is not an expectation to work out of hours.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>To ensure confidentiality and safe keeping of client records.To be able to signpost to community and/or online resources and access appropriate mainstream and autism resources.To be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to autism and stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate.To attend team meetings as appropriate.With agreement of line manager, to promote the role of peer support both within SLAM and externally, through co-delivery of presentations, workshops, and information sharing. In addition, to participate in Trust-wide peer related projects and audits.To take part in regular one-to-one supervision with senior staff.To contribute and commit to undertaking an annual appraisal.To complete mandatory training.To take part in group supervision and mentoring for peer workers.To work with sensory pilot project team within TCA in co-production (design), delivery (processes), evaluation (of outcomes) and dissemination (of findings) as part of this Quality Improvement (QI) projectTo work with the sensory pilot project team within TCA to co-produce (design) and co-deliver teaching, training and workshops focused on autism and related topics for service users, carers/supporters and staffTo work within the spirit of co-production and co-delivery for all presentations and workshopsTo support autistic service users and/or carers accessing the sensory pilot within the TCA team in relation to wellbeing, social inclusion and other aspects of recoveryTo role-model the positive use and impact of lived experience of mental ill-health, recovery and self-management with service users and/or carer they are supportingThe post holder will be required to be self-reflective about their personal lived experience of autism and/or mental ill-health. This is an essential criteria of the role and successful applicants will be expected to use this experience within co-production and delivery of the sensory pilot aims and objectives. Peer support workers will need to be able to recognise the value and impact of their own lived experience. Effective use of personal experience of recovery and wellbeing is an essential role requirement to support the service users, carers/supporters and staff to understand the teaching materials and develop knowledge, attitudes and skills to enable wellbeing and self-management. Successful applicants will be offered regular team and individual supervision and training opportunities to support their own wellbeing and links to their work activities.To work closely with sensory pilot project team within TCA, and practitioners from a variety of professions and roles within SLaM.To ensure that any concerns regarding an individuals mental and physical health and wellbeing highlighted within interactions with service users are shares with the team and/or their line manager in order that a decision to notify the individuals care team is madeTo identify the diverse needs of the service users, carers and staff and to adapt teaching and communication style in response to the audience's level of need and understanding.To work flexibly including travelling to sites within the boroughs of Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark where relevant and appropriate. There is not an expectation to work out of hours.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Willing to positively share your own  life experiences, with service users, carers, and colleagues</li>
        
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          <li>Willing to positively share your own  life experiences, with service users, carers, and colleagues</li>
          
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    <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>
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        <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>
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    <p>South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Maudsley Hospital</p>
            <p>Denmark Hill</p>
            <p>SE5 8AZ</p>
    
  

  
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                    <p>Denmark Hill</p>
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NHS Jobs

Autism Peer 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 42 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>17 September 2025</p>

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

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £26,806 a year
      
    </p>
  
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>VPC5B2694B</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
                  <p>South West</p>
            <p>BS22 9UZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We are looking for a confident<strong>Care &amp; Support Worker</strong>with a passion for delivering outstanding care.</p>

<p><strong>Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke</strong>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><strong>Your day-to-day</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care</li>
 <li>Provide guidance &amp; encouragement through physical &amp; emotional support</li>
 <li>Learn about individuals specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way</li>
 <li>Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs</li>
 <li>Report on medical &amp; welfare needs as required</li>
 <li>Safeguard</li>
 <li>Maintain a safe, clean environment for all</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>You are</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives</li>
 <li>An excellent communicator &amp; a good team player</li>
 <li>Sensitive &amp; intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating &amp; varied environment</li>
 <li>Passionate about empowering &amp; supporting service user independence</li>
 <li>Have a minimum of 1 + year care experience in the uk</li>
 <li>Hold a care certifictae or level 3 in health and social care</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme</li>
 <li>Expert supervision &amp; support</li>
 <li>Employee referral scheme</li>
 <li>Free Health Cash plan</li>
 <li>24 hours free GP support line</li>
 <li>Free life assurance cover</li>
 <li>Free eye tests</li>
 <li>Car lease discounts</li>
 <li>Discounted gym membership</li>
 <li>Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover</li>
 <li>Pension scheme</li>
 <li>Employee NHS - discount savings &amp; Cycle to Work scheme</li>
 <li>Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks</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>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We are looking for a confident<strong>Care &amp; Support Worker</strong>with a passion for delivering outstanding care.</p>

<p><strong>Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke</strong>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><strong>Your day-to-day</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care</li>
 <li>Provide guidance &amp; encouragement through physical &amp; emotional support</li>
 <li>Learn about individuals specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way</li>
 <li>Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs</li>
 <li>Report on medical &amp; welfare needs as required</li>
 <li>Safeguard</li>
 <li>Maintain a safe, clean environment for all</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>You are</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives</li>
 <li>An excellent communicator &amp; a good team player</li>
 <li>Sensitive &amp; intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating &amp; varied environment</li>
 <li>Passionate about empowering &amp; supporting service user independence</li>
 <li>Have a minimum of 1 + year care experience in the uk</li>
 <li>Hold a care certifictae or level 3 in health and social care</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme</li>
 <li>Expert supervision &amp; support</li>
 <li>Employee referral scheme</li>
 <li>Free Health Cash plan</li>
 <li>24 hours free GP support line</li>
 <li>Free life assurance cover</li>
 <li>Free eye tests</li>
 <li>Car lease discounts</li>
 <li>Discounted gym membership</li>
 <li>Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover</li>
 <li>Pension scheme</li>
 <li>Employee NHS - discount savings &amp; Cycle to Work scheme</li>
 <li>Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks</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>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
          
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            General Requirements
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Please refer to job description above</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cygnet Health Care</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
                  <p>South West</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>South West</p>
                    <p>BS22 9UZ</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <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>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>


      
        
  <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 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-LBG-25-7506388</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Severn Fields Health Village</p>
            <p>Shrewsbury</p>
            <p>SY1 4RQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <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>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <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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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Completed Peer Support Worker training (preferably accredited)</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of further training in relation to personal recovery principles</li>
        
        <li>Completion of or willingness to undertake ImROC Peer Support training</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional and personal development</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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        <li>Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form professional peer relationships with service users and carers</li>
        
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          <li>Evidence of further training in relation to personal recovery principles</li>
          
          <li>Completion of or willingness to undertake ImROC Peer Support training</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional and personal development</li>
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form professional peer relationships with service users and carers</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>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Severn Fields Health Village</p>
            <p>Shrewsbury</p>
            <p>SY1 4RQ</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Severn Fields Health Village</p>
                    <p>Shrewsbury</p>
                    <p>SY1 4RQ</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <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

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Following latest Home Office legislation, MPFT are unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 HCSW roles. If it is identified that you require visa sponsorship your application may be withdrawn</strong></p> <p>Have you had lived experience of mental ill health and services? Would you like to support other people who are currently experiencing mental health issues? If so, we would like to hear from you as we have an exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Mental Health Team based in the Stafford and Surrounds area as a Peer Support Worker.</p> <p>The role of peer support worker (PSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental health challenges. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.</p> <p>As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the PSW will provide</p> <p>formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey.</p>  <p>Through sharing the wisdom of own lived experience, the PSW will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, they will facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.</p>      <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>A key feature of this post is to promote individual person-centred recovery by drawing on the peer support workers own personal lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing mental health services.</p> <p>As a pivotal and highly valued member of the team, peer support workers will have a case load of identified patients who they will work with on both an individual basis and by delivering group interventions, working in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.</p> <p>This formalised peer support will allow the post holder to provide a safe space for individuals to talk and make sense of their experiences whilst sharing wisdom from their own recovery to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible.</p> <p>They will promote choice, self-determination and opportunities and assist the individual to set and achieve their own unique recovery goals and recognising that each individual's recovery is a distinctive and deeply personal process.</p> <p>Their work may also involve providing practical assistance such as encouraging healthy lifestyles, helping individuals to build confidence, and offering information, advice and support to form connections within their local community resources.</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>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>07 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>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-JC-25-7474087</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Foundation House, St Georges Hospital</p>
            <p>Satfford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:</strong></p> <p>Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube</p> <p>Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube</p> <p>What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube</p> <p>The PSW will take a lead role in embedding recovery values within the service setting in which they work, alongside other Trust recovery champions, and act as an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations.</p> <p>The PSW will also have the opportunity to co-work with other colleagues and there will be some opportunities for group work. The PSW will work under Natalie Downing and receive professional supervision From The Professional Lead for Lived Experience Practice and Peer Support.</p> <p>The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place-based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.</p> <p>If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Downing (Neighbourhood Lead)<a href="mailto:Natalie.downing@mpft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">Natalie.downing@mpft.nhs.uk</a> </p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:</strong></p> <p>Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube</p> <p>Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube</p> <p>What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube</p> <p>The PSW will take a lead role in embedding recovery values within the service setting in which they work, alongside other Trust recovery champions, and act as an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations.</p> <p>The PSW will also have the opportunity to co-work with other colleagues and there will be some opportunities for group work. The PSW will work under Natalie Downing and receive professional supervision From The Professional Lead for Lived Experience Practice and Peer Support.</p> <p>The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place-based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.</p> <p>If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Downing (Neighbourhood Lead)<a href="mailto:Natalie.downing@mpft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">Natalie.downing@mpft.nhs.uk</a> </p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualificatons and training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Own personal experience of accessing secondary mental health services.</li>
        
        <li>English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerised system and fulfil job description.</li>
        
        <li>Health Education England Peer Support Work training or equivalent experience and willingness to complete this</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings (statutory or voluntary).</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          interview
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oPrevious experience of offering formal/informal peer support to people who are navigating recovery / experiencing mental illness from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of working independently and as a part of a team (paid or voluntary).</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of using own history in a boundaried approach to support others in similar situations.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oPrevious experience of being in a peer support role (paid or voluntary).</li>
          
          <li>oPrevious experience of being involved in involvement, engagement and co-production opportunities</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE &amp; ABILITIES
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oBasic knowledge of the principles of peer support.</li>
        
        <li>oKnowledge of recovery focused ways of working and ability to demonstrate these in practice.</li>
        
        <li>oUnderstanding the challenges which co-exist alongside common mental health illnesses</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oA basic understanding of coproduction and community asset development.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualificatons and training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Own personal experience of accessing secondary mental health services.</li>
          
          <li>English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerised system and fulfil job description.</li>
          
          <li>Health Education England Peer Support Work training or equivalent experience and willingness to complete this</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings (statutory or voluntary).</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            interview
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oPrevious experience of offering formal/informal peer support to people who are navigating recovery / experiencing mental illness from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working independently and as a part of a team (paid or voluntary).</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of using own history in a boundaried approach to support others in similar situations.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oPrevious experience of being in a peer support role (paid or voluntary).</li>
            
            <li>oPrevious experience of being involved in involvement, engagement and co-production opportunities</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE &amp; ABILITIES
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oBasic knowledge of the principles of peer support.</li>
          
          <li>oKnowledge of recovery focused ways of working and ability to demonstrate these in practice.</li>
          
          <li>oUnderstanding the challenges which co-exist alongside common mental health illnesses</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oA basic understanding of coproduction and community asset development.</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Foundation House, St Georges Hospital</p>
            <p>Satfford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Foundation House, St Georges Hospital</p>
                    <p>Satfford</p>
                    <p>ST16 3SR</p>
        
      

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

Mental Health Peer Support Worker - IMHT Stafford

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>
      
    
    
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          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>
      
      
    
    
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          Physical Requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Respectful and compassionate</li>
        
        <li>Patient and non-judgemental approach</li>
        
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        <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>
          
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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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
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    <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>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

Peer Support Worker

<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
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>351-CEN2280-BD-C</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Ashton Health Centre</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR2 1HR</p>
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    <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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      <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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        <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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        <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>
        
        <li>Previous experience of care in health, social, education or voluntary setting.</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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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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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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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>
          
          <li>Previous experience of care in health, social, education or voluntary setting.</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>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <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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