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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>As a Peer Support Worker within the rough sleepers/homelessness outreach team at Addiction Recovery Community Milton Keynes (ARC MK), you'll be a vital part of a passionate and multi-disciplinary team. Your lived experience of recovery won't just be welcomed -- it will be celebrated as a powerful tool for change. You'll offer practical support, empathy, and hope to individuals using the service, helping them take back control and shape their own unique recovery journeys.</p> <p>In this role, you'll work closely with professionals such as Psychologists, Advanced Lived Experience Practitioners, and the Lead Group Facilitator, supporting service users both one-to-one and in groups. You'll have opportunities to co-work with colleagues and contribute to the development of peer-led, trauma-informed, and inclusive care. A key part of your work will be street outreach using your personal insights to bring authenticity and connection to every interaction, engaging those hard to reach and completing comprehensive assessment of need and risk.</p> <p>At CNWL, we're committed to offering high-quality, evidence-based support while fostering a culture of learning, reflection, and innovation. We have strong academic links with institutions like Imperial College, University College London, and others, and we're always evolving through clinical governance, audit, and research. As a Peer Support Worker, your contributions will be valued not just by the people you support but by the entire organisation.</p>    <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Main Duties of the role:</p> <p> To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to deliver support to individuals in the RDP, ARC MK and the Addictions directorate, and supporting the interventions used in these services.</p> <p> To use personal, experiential knowledge and to share lived experience, as appropriate to the peer role, in building safe, trusting relationships with named service users.</p> <p> To assume a 'coaching' role supporting service users in developing personal recovery tools; this can be delivered individually or in groups.</p> <p> To empower and enable each individual service user, in a non-directive, non-prescriptive way, to discover and make use of their own strengths and to build and strengthen positive connections with their peers, networks and wider communities.</p> <p> To use personal experience of recovery to help motivate service users and act as a role model to service users to inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery.</p> <p> To provide opportunities for service users to direct their own recovery process and support service users in identifying and overcoming fears within a relationship of empathy and trust.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Values </strong>Central and North West London NHS Trust expects the Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner to act in a way that shows an understanding of our core values. and is active in putting them into practice with service users, their friends, family, carers and also other staff members.</p> <p><strong>COMPASSION</strong>: contribution to a caring and kind environment and recognition that what you do and say can help to improve the lives of others.</p> <p><strong>RESPECT:</strong> acknowledge, respect and value diversity of each individual, recognition of uniqueness.</p> <p><strong>EMPOWERMENT</strong>: commitment to providing information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs. The Trust endeavours to support all staff to enable them to develop and grow.</p> <p><strong>PARTNERSHIP</strong>: work closely with others and behave in a way that demonstrates understanding that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and fund our work.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>17 November 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 if P/T)
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>4 months</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>333-D-AD-0570</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>ARC MK</p>
      <p>33-37 Farthing Grove</p>
      <p>Milton Keynes</p>
            <p>MK6 4JH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Within this role, the Peer Support Worker will build rapport and therapeutic alliance with those rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness to engage them into treatment and recovery journey. They will work in collaboration with the rough sleepers outreach team, drawing on their unique lived experience to offer meaningful support to our service users. They will also have the opportunity to develop and lead their own peer support groups, bringing creativity and personal insight into their practice.</p> <ul>  <li>To work in accordance with CNWLs Trust Values, Aims and Objectives.</li>  <li>To act as an ambassador for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations.</li>  <li>Work at all times to promote equality, diversity and individual human rights.</li> </ul> <p>Be efficient, responsible and maintain a high level of personal organisation; keeping accurate and appropriate records and providing information for monitoring and evaluation as required</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Within this role, the Peer Support Worker will build rapport and therapeutic alliance with those rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness to engage them into treatment and recovery journey. They will work in collaboration with the rough sleepers outreach team, drawing on their unique lived experience to offer meaningful support to our service users. They will also have the opportunity to develop and lead their own peer support groups, bringing creativity and personal insight into their practice.</p> <ul>  <li>To work in accordance with CNWLs Trust Values, Aims and Objectives.</li>  <li>To act as an ambassador for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations.</li>  <li>Work at all times to promote equality, diversity and individual human rights.</li> </ul> <p>Be efficient, responsible and maintain a high level of personal organisation; keeping accurate and appropriate records and providing information for monitoring and evaluation as required</p>
    
  


      
  
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          OTHER
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>A preparedness to work flexible hours through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictate (e.g. some evenings &amp; weekends)</li>
        
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          EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Commitment to obtain  underpinning knowledge through  work based learning and  mandatory training, (including  accredited peer support worker  training if not previously  undertaken)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of further training in relation to personal  recovery principles</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (Paid/unpaid relevant) to the job)
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Lived experience of substance misuse problems, with 12 months abstinence from dependent &amp; problematic drug &amp; alcohol use; including prescribed opiate substitutes</li>
        
        <li>Willing to positively share your own life experiences and personal experience of substance misuse with service users and carers</li>
        
        <li>Experience of having developed  plans for managing own recovery</li>
        
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          SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to demonstrate  first person experiential knowledge of personal  recovery</li>
        
        <li>Ability to demonstrate  knowledge of personal  recovery as it may relate  to others</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of good  interpersonal skills and an  ability to form peer relationships with service  users and carers</li>
        
        <li>Effective listening skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to communicate on  all levels and to a broad  scope of individuals, both  internally and externally  to the Trust</li>
        
        <li>Ability to demonstrate  empathy, compassion and  patience</li>
        
        <li>An ability to be non judgemental</li>
        
        <li>An ability to act calmly  and to respond in a  professional manner to  distress, disturbance and  unpredictability</li>
        
        <li>Ability to problem solve  and create innovative  solutions to help empower  service users</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of issues  arising from experiencing  ill health related to  substance use</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work  unsupervised in a range of  settings</li>
        
        <li>Sensitive understanding of  diversity issues and an  ability to promote antidiscriminatory practice/  equal opportunities</li>
        
        <li>Good organisational skills</li>
        
        <li>Effective team player</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of basic first aid</li>
          
          <li>Basic Health and Safety  awareness</li>
          
          <li>Moving and handling  awareness</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of local services</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of benefits/  employment systems</li>
          
          <li>Ability to speak other  languages</li>
          
          <li>Ability to demonstrate a  good understanding of  substance misuse issues</li>
          
          <li>Working knowledge of the principles of coproduction</li>
          
          <li>Interviewing skills</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of policies</li>
          
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            OTHER
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>A preparedness to work flexible hours through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictate (e.g. some evenings &amp; weekends)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Commitment to obtain  underpinning knowledge through  work based learning and  mandatory training, (including  accredited peer support worker  training if not previously  undertaken)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Evidence of further training in relation to personal  recovery principles</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (Paid/unpaid relevant) to the job)
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Lived experience of substance misuse problems, with 12 months abstinence from dependent &amp; problematic drug &amp; alcohol use; including prescribed opiate substitutes</li>
          
          <li>Willing to positively share your own life experiences and personal experience of substance misuse with service users and carers</li>
          
          <li>Experience of having developed  plans for managing own recovery</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to demonstrate  first person experiential knowledge of personal  recovery</li>
          
          <li>Ability to demonstrate  knowledge of personal  recovery as it may relate  to others</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of good  interpersonal skills and an  ability to form peer relationships with service  users and carers</li>
          
          <li>Effective listening skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to communicate on  all levels and to a broad  scope of individuals, both  internally and externally  to the Trust</li>
          
          <li>Ability to demonstrate  empathy, compassion and  patience</li>
          
          <li>An ability to be non judgemental</li>
          
          <li>An ability to act calmly  and to respond in a  professional manner to  distress, disturbance and  unpredictability</li>
          
          <li>Ability to problem solve  and create innovative  solutions to help empower  service users</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of issues  arising from experiencing  ill health related to  substance use</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work  unsupervised in a range of  settings</li>
          
          <li>Sensitive understanding of  diversity issues and an  ability to promote antidiscriminatory practice/  equal opportunities</li>
          
          <li>Good organisational skills</li>
          
          <li>Effective team player</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of basic first aid</li>
            
            <li>Basic Health and Safety  awareness</li>
            
            <li>Moving and handling  awareness</li>
            
            <li>Awareness of local services</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of benefits/  employment systems</li>
            
            <li>Ability to speak other  languages</li>
            
            <li>Ability to demonstrate a  good understanding of  substance misuse issues</li>
            
            <li>Working knowledge of the principles of coproduction</li>
            
            <li>Interviewing skills</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of policies</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>ARC MK</p>
      <p>33-37 Farthing Grove</p>
      <p>Milton Keynes</p>
            <p>MK6 4JH</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>ARC MK</p>
          <p>33-37 Farthing Grove</p>
          <p>Milton Keynes</p>
                    <p>MK6 4JH</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Peer Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Do you want access to opportunities that will help you develop your full potential and get the best out of your career?</strong></p><p>At Teign Core CMHT, we are committed to supporting the growth, wellbeing, and professional development of every member of our team. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>We are looking to recruit a <strong>motivated and caring Community Support Worker</strong> to join our busy and dynamic mental health team. Our service covers most of the Teignbridge area, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to adults with a range of mental health needs.</p><p>We value individuals who feel as strongly as we do about our Trust values: <strong>Include, Integrate, Improve, Involve, Innovate, and Inspire.</strong> If these resonate with you, you may be exactly who were looking for.</p><p>As a Community Support Worker within the Teign Core CMHT, you will play a vital role in supporting our service users to work towards improved wellbeing and recovery. You will need to demonstrate <strong>flexibility</strong>, a strong commitment to delivering <strong>high standards of patient care</strong>, and the ability to work effectively <strong>both independently and as part of a team</strong>. Good communication skills and confidence in using your own initiative when delivering planned care are essential.</p>  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></p><ul><li>Work collaboratively with service users to help them achieve their <strong>optimum level of wellbeing and recovery</strong>.</li><li>Support individuals in developing personalised <strong>recovery plans</strong> tailored to their goals and needs.</li><li><strong>Network with community resources</strong>, organisations, and partners to support holistic care.</li><li>Complete <strong>physical health monitoring</strong>, ensuring any concerns are escalated appropriately.</li><li>Assist service users in accessing <strong>peer-led support services</strong> and wider community networks.</li><li>Contribute to a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred service environment.</li></ul><p><strong>What Were Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>A caring, compassionate, and motivated individual</li><li>Flexible and adaptable with a proactive approach</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a multidisciplinary team</li><li>Commitment to upholding our Trust values and delivering high-quality care</li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>About Devon Partnership Trust</strong></p><p>We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist &amp; secure services for the wider south west region &amp; nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health &amp; wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise &amp; resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe &amp; focused on people's recovery.</p><p>We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families &amp; carers in everything we do</p><p><strong>Our values</strong></p><p>We not only recruit based on qualifications &amp; experience - we recruit individuals who possess &amp; demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity &amp; compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves &amp; others, &amp; being open to new ideas.</p><p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer &amp; applications are encouraged &amp; welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time &amp; flexible working applications will be considered &amp; supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.</p>


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

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>C9369-25-0920</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Devon Partnership Trust - Estuary House</p>
      <p>Collett Way</p>
      <p>Newton Abbot</p>
      <p>Devon</p>
      <p>TQ12 4PH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification. </li>
          
          <li>Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge &amp; Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Awareness of safeguarding principles</li>
        
        <li>IT skills</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships </li>
        
        <li>Mobility throughout the area covered by the trust</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>To complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification. </li>
            
            <li>Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge &amp; Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Awareness of safeguarding principles</li>
          
          <li>IT skills</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships </li>
          
          <li>Mobility throughout the area covered by the trust</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
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            <li>Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
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    <p>Devon Partnership NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Devon Partnership Trust - Estuary House</p>
      <p>Collett Way</p>
      <p>Newton Abbot</p>
      <p>Devon</p>
      <p>TQ12 4PH</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Devon Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Devon Partnership Trust - Estuary House</p>
          <p>Collett Way</p>
          <p>Newton Abbot</p>
          <p>Devon</p>
          <p>TQ12 4PH</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
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Community Health Care Support Worker

<p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker - SEMH School</strong><br> <em>Wigan</em> <em>Full-time, 5 days per week</em> <em>Start ASAP</em><br> <strong> 90 - 121.89 per day</strong></p><p><strong>Join Tradewind Recruitment and make a meaningful impact.</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?<br> Do you thrive in environments where every day presents a new opportunity to change a life?</p><p>Tradewind is recruiting a dedicated <strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong> to join an SEMH school in <strong>Wigan</strong>, supporting young people who require additional emotional, social, and behavioural support to succeed.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital part in supporting teenagers who have faced significant social, emotional, or educational barriers. You'll work alongside a committed pastoral and SEND team to help students regulate, re-engage, and progress confidently.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Emotional &amp; Behavioural Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions for students with SEMH needs.</li><li>Use trauma-informed, restorative, and nurturing approaches to support emotional regulation.</li><li>Help create a calm, safe, and consistent school environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Relationship Building</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a trusted adult and positive role model.</li><li>Build strong, professional relationships that encourage resilience, communication, and self-belief.</li></ul><p><strong>Learning &amp; Engagement Support</strong></p><ul><li>Encourage students to re-engage with learning and overcome barriers.</li><li>Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and the SENCO to ensure all needs outlined in EHCPs are supported effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and report on progress, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.</li><li>Work alongside staff across the provision to deliver high-quality care and interventions.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting young people with SEMH or mental health needs.</li><li>A calm, patient, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.</li><li>Strong communication, de-escalation, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.</li></ul><p><strong>What Tradewind Offers</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive daily pay: <strong> 90 - 121.89 per day</strong></li><li>Full support from an experienced consultant</li><li>Ongoing CPD including trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and safeguarding</li><li>A highly rewarding opportunity to make lasting change</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to start immediately and help transform young lives?</strong></p><p>Apply today and join Tradewind Recruitment as a Mental Health Support Worker in <strong>Wigan</strong>.</p><p>For more information or to apply, contact <strong>Christina</strong>:(phone number removed) (url removed)</p>

Mental Health Support Worker, SEMH School

<p>Mental Health Support Worker - Alternative Provision</p><p>Blackpool Full-time, 5 days per week Start ASAP</p><p> 90 - 121.89 per day</p><p>Join Tradewind Recruitment and make a meaningful impact.</p><p>Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?</p><p>Do you thrive in environments where every day presents a new opportunity to change a life?</p><p>Tradewind is recruiting a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join an alternative provision in Blackpool, helping young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital part in supporting teenagers who have faced significant social, emotional, or educational barriers. You'll work alongside a committed pastoral and SEND team to help students regulate, engage, and move forward with confidence.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Emotional &amp; Behavioural Support</li></ul><ul><li>Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions for students with SEMH needs.</li></ul><ul><li>Use trauma-informed, restorative, and nurturing approaches to support emotional regulation.</li></ul><ul><li>Help create a calm, safe and consistent learning environment.</li></ul><p>Relationship Building</p><ul><li>Act as a trusted adult and positive role model for young people.</li></ul><ul><li>Build strong, professional relationships that encourage resilience, communication, and self-belief.</li></ul><p>Learning &amp; Engagement Support</p><ul><li>Encourage students to engage with their education and overcome barriers to learning.</li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and the SENCO to ensure the needs outlined in EHCPs are met.</li></ul><p>Team Collaboration</p><ul><li>Monitor and report on progress, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.</li></ul><ul><li>Support staff across the provision to deliver high-quality care and interventions.</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For</p><ul><li>Experience working with young people with SEMH or mental health needs.</li></ul><ul><li>A calm, patient, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication and de-escalation skills.</li></ul><ul><li>A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.</li></ul><p>What Tradewind Offers</p><ul><li>Competitive daily pay: 90 - 121.89 per day</li></ul><ul><li>Full support from an experienced consultant</li></ul><ul><li>Ongoing CPD including trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and safeguarding</li></ul><ul><li>The chance to make a real difference in a highly rewarding setting</li></ul><p>Ready to start immediately and help transform young lives?</p><p>Apply today and join Tradewind Recruitment as a Mental Health Support Worker in Blackpool. For more information or to apply, contact <strong>Christina</strong>: <strong>(phone number removed) (url removed)</strong></p>

Mental Health Support Worker, Blackpool

<strong>Mental Health Support Worker <br></strong><br> <strong>Location: Bristol </strong><br> <strong>Hours: 37.5 and x1 sleep a week (sleep in optional)<br> Salary: £31,155.54 including 1 sleep-in per week</strong><br> <strong>Contract: Temp to perm available</strong><br> <br> Embark on an exciting journey with a leading mental health charity as a Support Navigator! In this dynamic contract role, you'll be the guiding light for individuals navigating the complexities of community-based services. You will be working directly with complex mental health issues, with the opportunity to pick up a sleep in shift a week with a competitive hourly rate of £12.21 per sleep (across 12 hours - £146.52 per shift).<br> <br> <strong>Standout Highlights:</strong><br> <ul> <li>Manage a caseload of service users with Learning disabilities, complex mental health needs, and neurodivergence.</li> <li>Collaboratively create, update, and review risk assessments and support plans.</li> <li>Support with crisis intervention &amp; management.</li> <li>Work in the community across x2 services and sometimes within people s homes.</li> </ul> <strong>Preferred Requirements: </strong><br> <ul> <li>Exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with diverse stakeholders.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex systems and find solutions.</li> <li>Empathy and compassion to provide a caring and supportive experience.</li> <li>Familiarity with community-based services and resources.</li> <li>Proficiency in data management and record-keeping.</li> </ul> <strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong><br> <ul> <li>Relevant experience in a social service, healthcare, or community-based role</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to advocating for underserved populations</li> <li>Excellent organizational and time management skills</li> </ul> <strong>You will receive from BRC:</strong><br> <ul> <li>Dedicated, experienced consultants that specialise in supported housing recruitment</li> <li>Temp to perm opportunities available.</li> <li>Competitive rates of pay (PAYE &amp; Umbrella on offer)</li> <li>24/7 support for relief workers out of hours numbers</li> <li>FREE online training courses available</li> <li>Pension scheme contributions.</li> </ul> To apply for this role, please apply through the website or call Nathan Jackson on (phone number removed).

Mental Health Support Worker

<p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>As a Peer Support Worker, you will use your skills and experience to work directly with people with mental health issues in group and one to one settings. You will support and encourage participants to identify their own strengths, triggers and life goals and co-produce individualised plans to help achieve them.</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> <p>Part-time, 28 hours per week - 4 shifts (working evenings on a rota basis, 4.00pm - 11.30pm).</p> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <p>You will need to have personal, lived experience of a mental health issue, as well as experience of working with people with mental health needs, excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the key difficulties and challenges faced by people on their recovery journey.</p> <p><strong>About us</strong></p> <p>Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. </p> <p><strong>Benefits </strong></p> <p>Our Gold Award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and being a Mindful Employer reflects our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you re making a difference, you ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including:</p> <ul> <li>Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance</li> <li>25 days annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year (pro rata for part-time)</li> <li>Pension plan</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme</li> <li>1 day off for your birthday (celebration day) and 2 wellbeing days per year (pro rata for part-time employees)</li> <li>Free private GP online or phone appointments</li> <li>Staff discounts</li> </ul> <p><strong>If you re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply. </strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025 at 11.59pm.</strong></p> <p><strong>Interview date: w/c Monday 15 December 2025.</strong></p> <p><strong>Please note:</strong> We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so apply promptly.</p> <p><em>Any offer for this role will be subject to a Enhanced Adult Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</em></p> <p><em>Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.</em></p> <p><em>Registered Charity No: . Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: .</em></p>

Peer Support Worker (Safe Haven)

<p><b>You're not just anyone.</b></p> <p><b>And this isn't just any job.</b></p> <p><b>Job Description</b></p> <p><strong>Join Lifeways and help shape brighter futures in your community.</strong></p> <p><strong>Lifeways - Specialist Support Services Supporting lives since 1995</strong></p> <p>Are you ready to make a real difference? At Lifeways, we believe that every person deserves the chance to live life to the fullest-and that starts with you. We're currently recruiting<strong> Mental Health Support Workers</strong> to join our passionate team at our independent living services in Wirral.</p> <p><strong>Shift Details:</strong>? </p> <ul> <li>Full-time (36 hrs/week) </li><li>08.00am-23.00pm + Sleeps</li></ul> <p>(Applicants must be flexible to work between Monday-Sunday) </p> <p><strong>Why Lifeways?</strong></p> <p><strong>Feel Valued</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>£200 for successful referrals</li><li>10% off at B&amp;Q for all team members</li><li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, food, days out &amp; more</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme - Up to £1,000</li><li>Gym discounts - Save up to £192 a year</li></ul> <p><strong>Be Supported</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>DBS paid for</li><li>8 paid days of training per year</li><li>Access to qualifications &amp; apprenticeships</li><li>3% employer pension contribution</li><li>Eye care &amp; health cash plans</li></ul> <p> <strong>Have Impact</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Help individuals achieve personal goals</li><li>Promote choice, dignity, and respect</li><li>Be part of a close-knit, caring team</li></ul> <p>At our mental health services on Wirral, people come together as a community. People benefit from a vibrant network of staff and friends, as well as enjoying their independence, peace and quiet when they need it too. People who live here enjoy a variety of activities including walking, shopping, cooking, bingo, listening to music, watching television, volunteering, gardening, swimming, football, cricket and being in the community</p> <p><strong>What You'll Be Doing:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Offering emotional and behavioural support</li><li>Creating a safe, empowering environment</li><li>Supporting daily living skills and personal goals</li><li>Promoting hygiene, wellbeing, and independence</li><li>Communicating with families and carers</li><li>Managing medication and budgeting</li><li>Adapting to varied, meaningful daily tasks</li></ul> <p><strong>"At Rake Lane, people feel valued and supported. There is a very sociable and happy atmosphere - everyone enjoys sitting in the garden together in the summer." Manager, Rake Lane</strong></p> <p><strong>We're Looking For:</strong></p> <p>Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or new to care, if you have a heart for helping others live independently and with dignity, we'll give you the <strong>training, tools, and support</strong> to thrive.</p> <p>All applicants will complete a DBS check-<strong>paid for by Lifeways</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Real Impact. Real Growth. Real You.</strong></p> <p>Apply today and start a career that truly cares.</p> <p> PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP </p>

Mental Health Support Worker - Wirral

<p>Mental Health Support Worker - 37.5 hrs per week</p> <p>Shifts will be either early / late - 7.45am, 8am 9am start - 2.45pm 9pm or 10pm finish</p> <p>To work every other weekend</p> <p>Every other weekend must be worked </p> <p>Experience to support Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability</p> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <p>28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays Pro Rata </p> <p>Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme</p> <p>Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards</p> <p>Dedicated learning &amp; development programmes.</p> <p>We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector</p> <p>We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.</p> <p>Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics</p> <p>DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.</p> <p>Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral!</p> <p>Stakeholder Pension</p> <p>Share Save Scheme</p> <p>Free Employee Assistance Programme</p> <p>Annual Employee Awards Evening</p> <p>Employee recognition schemes</p> <p>Carer progression within the company.</p> <p>CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants</p> <p><strong>The Role:</strong></p> <p>We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.</p> <p>If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!</p> <p>Main duties and responsibilities:</p> <p>To supervise the day-to-day delivery of care, to ensure those service users' needs are met and that they participate appropriately in daily household and leisure activities</p> <p>To be responsible for the care, welfare and safety of service users and the health and safety of staff</p> <p>To take on the role of case coordinator for individual service users and to participate in the reviewing, reassessing and changing of person centred support plans to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with the individual's needs</p> <p>To participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff within an equal opportunities framework</p> <p>To undertake monthly supervisions with staff as delegated and participate in the staff appraisal programme for subordinate staff</p> <p>To act as a staff skills coach and undertake appropriate team building and training programmes, designed to meet an individual's needs or the Company's staff development program</p> <p>To ensure that the requirements of legislation, Care Standards and the Company's Policies and Procedures are followed</p> <p>To prepare service user and staff reports and ensure that the required records are maintained and up-to-date.</p> <p><strong>Personal Characteristics:</strong></p> <p>Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.</p> <p>Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.</p> <p>The ability to keep calm under pressure.</p> <p>The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.</p> <p>Excellent communication skills</p> <p>The passion to work with vulnerable adults</p> <p>The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.</p> <p><strong>The Organisation:</strong> </p> <p>CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. </p> <p>Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.</p> <p>Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. </p> <p>STRICTLY NO AGENCIES</p>

<p><strong>Join Nurseplus as a Mental Health Support Worker Make a Difference Every Day</strong></p><p>At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a <strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong>, you ll be providing high-quality support across a range of settings within a mental health social care sector, from mental health challenges, to more complex care needs. You ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.</p><p><strong>Why Choose Nurseplus?</strong></p><ul> <li><strong>Flexibility that Works for You</strong>: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.</li><li><strong>Weekly Pay &amp; Competitive Rates</strong>: Earn between £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.</li><li><strong>Workwise App</strong>: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.</li><li><strong>Paid Industry-Leading Training</strong>: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.</li><li><strong>Ongoing Development Opportunities</strong>: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.</li><li><strong>Blue Light Card</strong>: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.</li></ul> <p><strong>What You ll Be Doing</strong></p><p>Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals.</p><p><strong>What We re Looking For</strong></p><ul> <li>You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.</li><li>Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.</li><li>A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.</li><li>A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.</li></ul> <p>If you re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we d love to hear from you!</p><p><strong>About Nurseplus</strong></p><p>At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn t stop there we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.</p>

<p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p> <p><strong>Location - Lincoln</strong></p> <p><strong>£12.21 per hour</strong></p> <p><strong>Role Description Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p> <p>Gray Healthcare are recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker, within the Witham St Hughes area of Lincoln, to support a man in his 40 s who has a diagnosis of Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia and COPD.</p> <p>The gentleman we support lives independently in his own home receiving 1:1 support 24 hours a day.</p> <p>His interests are watching films, listening to music and DJ ing on his own desks! </p> <p>He also likes, going out in the community to the pub for a coffee or a visit to the seaside.</p> <p>He is supported by a male and female team on mixed shifts of days, 8am to 8pm and waking nights, 8pm to 8am.</p> <p>We are recruiting <strong>drivers only</strong> for this role as the individual we support has a mobility vehicle to access the community.</p> <p><strong> Support Worker Required Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Full UK Driving License <strong>Essential</strong>.</li> <li>Social care experience, ideally within mental health and with some experience of supporting individuals with schizophrenia</li> <li>Experience providing encouragement to a person with complex health needs. </li> <li>Experience supporting individuals with behaviours which may be considered challenging.</li> <li>Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.</li> <li>You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. <strong>We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.</strong></li> <li>This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> <p>36 Contract 3x 12 hour day shifts per week 8am to 8pm (Alternative weekends)</p> <p><strong>Induction and Training</strong></p> <p>We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominate approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Highly competitive salary</li> <li>Fully paid induction and training</li> <li>Company pension</li> <li>Professional development</li> <li>28 Days (Including Bank Holidays)</li> <li>Blue light card</li> <li>Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 days</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.</p>

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