Peer Support Worker (Mental Health)

Job description

Overview This post is funded by NHS Lanarkshire and you will be employed by Lanarkshire Links. The position is currently based at University Hospital Hairmyres, but you will need to be flexible and be able to work at Wishaw Hospital to meet service requirements. Your induction period may include shadowing an existing peer worker in University Hospital Wishaw. We recommend that, if you wish to apply for this post, you contact Lanarkshire Links to arrange a visit to the acute mental wards so that you can fully understand the role you are applying for.Responsibilities & Qualifications You will join a diverse team of workers committed to promoting welfare and advancing the education of people affected by mental health issues across Lanarkshire. You believe passionately in the power of lived experience of mental health issues and in making recovery a reality. You should also understand the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be serious about the need to challenge it. You will be part of a group of three other peer workers working across the acute adult inpatient wards within the general hospitals in Lanarkshire.Peers are people who have shared experience of mental health issues and recovery and can use that lived experience to help others facing similar challenges. You should have a sound understanding of the recovery process, strong interpersonal skills, and be an expert listener with a nurturing attitude. Applicants will use their lived experience and skills to work alongside patients on the ward to enhance recovery throughout their hospital stay and plan for discharge into the community.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wishaw

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English