Peer Support Worker

Peer Support Worker

REF: NWM/521

Hours: Part Time 26.25 hours per week

​Work Pattern: Week 1: Wednesday 7.5 / Thursday 7.5 / Friday 7.5 Week 2: Monday 7.5 / Friday 7.5 / Saturday 7.5 / Sunday 7.5

​Starting Salary: £23,470 per annum, rising to £23,652 after 6 month probation

​Location: REST Aylsham - NR11 6LW

​Training: Mandatory training for this role takes place in Norwich, training sessions run from 9am - 5pm and run over 4 separate dates.

​Join our dedicated team at REST Aylsham, as a Peer Support Worker (PSW) and make a difference in the lives of others. Drawing on your personal experience of recovery and resilience, you will provide vital support and insight to individuals accessing our Hub. By modeling recovery and wellness, you will foster hope, helping others to see a positive future and a sense of purpose in their lives.

​Core Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Recovery Workers and facilitators to deliver group and one-on-one interventions focused on recovery and independent living.

Share your personal recovery journey in a professional and appropriate manner.

Empower individuals to take control of their own recovery through diverse interventions and opportunities.

Specific Duties:
- Participate in and contribute to the Peer Support Training program.
- Attend ongoing supervision, support, and training sessions.
- Assist service users in engaging with REST and the broader community.
- Help service users identify personal goals and work collaboratively with the Hub team to achieve them.
- Aid service users in navigating obstacles to reach their goals.
- Encourage service users to contribute to the development and engagement of the service within the local community.
- Work with the team to mitigate risks of relapse, self-harm, or emergency service use.
- Actively promote recovery concepts, psychologically informed practice, and the Peer Support ethos within the service.
- Maintain accurate records for governance, sustainability, and accountability of the Peer Support network.
- Collaborate with other voluntary and statutory organizations to address the needs of service users.
- Provide one-on-one peer support both in the Hub and the community, helping service users maximize their recovery journey and create personalized recovery plans.
- Support individuals in overcoming barriers to accessing mental health and community services, while prioritizing their choices and recovery.

Why Join Us?
At REST Aylsham, we believe in the power of lived experience and community support. You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others.

We are looking for candidates who have

• Experience of working with a diverse group of people.

• A passion for supporting others who may present in a variety of ways.

• Experience of working within a recovery focused organisation.

• Experience of creating positive working relationships with people in a professional setting.

• Experience of liaising with a variety of support services including police and ambulance teams.

• Essential - Lived experience with your own mental health recovery journey.

​We are actively interviewing candidates, so don't wait! If you are passionate about supporting others through their recovery journey and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you are shortlisted and invited for interview, the interviews will consist of a two-stage process. 1st stage interview will be a warner interview, if you are successful a 2nd stage interview will take place. Dates for interviews will be communicated if your application is shortlisted.

​How to Apply
​*Candidates are required to complete an application form.

​Safeguarding Statement
Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.