Mental Health Peer Support Worker
| Posting date: | 21 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,500 to £27,300 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26,500 - £27,300 pa (FTE inclusive of outer London weighting) Pro-rata £15,900 – £16,380 per annum. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 September 2024 |
| Location: | TW3 3NX, TW3 3NX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TribePost Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EACHMHPSW210824 |
Summary
Mental Health Peer Support Worker
Location: The post will be based at EACH Hounslow House. Remote working may be necessary and will be required primarily to work offsite in LB of Hounslow.
Salary: £26,500 - £27,300 pa (full time equivalent inclusive of outer London weighting). Pro-rata £15,900 - 16,380 per annum (inclusive of OLW).
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Duration: The post is till 31st January 2025.
EACH is a growing charity providing a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence and alcohol and substance misuse issues.
Our services, and our success, are driven and delivered by a diverse staff and volunteer team, who are as passionate and committed as we are to meeting the needs of our local communities.
We are looking for a motivated Mental Health Peer Support Worker that will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and supporting peer volunteers to deliver service activities.
- Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of work, providing statistics and reports, including on activity levels, peer volunteers and campaign impact.
- Disseminating key messages through various channels within the local community. e.g. social media, leaflets.
- Participating fully with the agreed support structures for the post, e.g. training and development.
- Represent EACH at meetings, briefings and networks as well as contributing to internal meetings including establishing organizational priorities.
You will need:
- Good level of education to GCSE or above.
- Experience of working with people who have lived experienced mental health issues.
- Knowledge of community engagement, empowerment processes and outreach.
- Experience of working with Black, Minority & Ethnic communities.
- Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders and safeguarding.
Rewards and Benefits of Working for EACH
- Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth.
- 25 days annual leave Plus statutory holidays with stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6.
- 4% -6% employers pension contributions
- Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service
- Staff recognition award scheme.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- Ringfenced personal training budget.
- Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service.
- E-wallet benefit scheme.
- Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level)
Closing Date: 10th of Sept. 2024
Interviews: W/C 16th of Sept. 2024
EACH offers a 4% - 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee's contributions and has a commitment to staff development and training. EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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