Senior Peer Support Worker

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The  Peer Support In-Reach Service  is a partnership between several local Minds. Senior Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers, who have direct lived experience of mental health issues, are working on in-patient wards in Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Wandsworth to provide recovery-focused peer support to people as they leave hospital and journey towards living independently in the community. We are seeking a  Senior Peer Support Worker  to join the team in Lewisham and line manage the Peer Support Workers. You will use your lived experience whilst on the ward to help people to build skills to manage their home, finances, connect with family and friends, pursue social or vocational interests, to get more involved in their local community and to stay physically and mentally well. Your support will be person-centred and may include mentoring, coaching, emotional support and facilitating access to community activities, practical support, work or study.  The role will be ward-based initially until the patient is ready for discharge; you will then work with them to develop their support plans and goals. You will support them with the transition into the community for up to 6 weeks, helping them to connect with community resources to ensure they are well-supported in the community and working towards their goals. Successful applicants wil...
Location:
Lewisham
Salary:
£22,121 per year ( based on a full-time salary of 31,906)
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Care & Social Services

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