Peer Support Worker - Suffolk IPS Employment Service
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Suffolk, IP1 2GA |
| Cwmni: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7224262/364-A-9033 |
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A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Job Purpose / Summary:
Working within the Suffolk IPS Employment Service in support of local community mental health teams and primary care practitioners, you will be expected to ‘champion the employment agenda’, instilling the belief that people with mental health needs want to work and with the right support can work.
The role of the Peer Support Worker is focused around supporting an individual to become work ready. The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, with the aim to be supported into employment, by an IPS Employment Specialists.
The role will include 1:1 and group work and Peer Support Workers will support service users in developing pre-vocational skills. Pre-vocational interventions will be delivered by the Peer Support Worker and these will support service users to increase their confidence and work ability, develop a daily routine and engage in other opportunities that will enable them to become ‘work ready’
You will display excellent diary management in a combination of working in the community and clinical site
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users, to raise aspirations to access employment opportunities.
To work primarily in direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings as agreed with team service manager and team leader.
To help individuals to consider employment opportunities and identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals to compliment the work undertaken by the Employment Specialist.
To actively, practically and creatively support an individual to progress towards becoming ‘work ready’ through co-facilitating pre-vocational interventions on a 1:1 and group basis.
To support the implementation of groups; i.e. job clubs and employability workshops, to enable service users to write CV’s and create email addresses. In addition, to support service users in developing other areas of pre-vocational skills.
Draw upon own lived experience to inspire hope, model self-awareness and facilitate service users in developing their own resourcefulness for managing their health and wellbeing.
Facilitate and support access to community groups and networks that enable participation in activities, to maximise service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Key Responsibilities:
Please note that this role outline serves to provide you with an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.
Core Functions
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users, to raise aspirations to access employment opportunities.
To work primarily in direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings as agreed with team service manager and team leader.
To help individuals to consider employment opportunities and identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals to compliment the work undertaken by the Employment Specialist.
To actively, practically and creatively support an individual to progress towards becoming ‘work ready’ through co-facilitating pre-vocational interventions on a 1:1 and group basis.
To support the implementation of groups; i.e. job clubs and employability workshops, to enable service users to write CV’s and create email addresses. In addition, to support service users in developing other areas of pre-vocational skills.
Draw upon own lived experience to inspire hope, model self-awareness and facilitate service users in developing their own resourcefulness for managing their health and wellbeing.
Facilitate and support access to community groups and networks that enable participation in activities, to maximise service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity.
Ensure that service user’s peer recovery goals are integrated into the Trusts care plan/CMHT process and are reviewed on a regular basis, through liaising closely with employment specialists and care co-ordinators as necessary.
To actively engage with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the needs of the client group are met through promoting recovery orientated, strengths based practice.
To attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To participate within Trust peer training and peer working networks. To be willing to develop self through specialist training opportunities, relevant to IPS, as agreed with team supervisor and team manager.
To have an awareness of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and how this is implemented within the service.
To actively take responsibility for own health and wellbeing through working upon own wellness plan/advanced statement and discussing/reviewing within supervision as necessary.
To contribute towards an individual’s Vocational Action Plan via effective communication with Employment Specialist involved in their support.
To continue to develop own understanding of government policy in the area of mental health and social inclusion, and to contribute to Trust policies and service development in line with this.
Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.
The above Job Description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post changes.
OUR TRUST VALUES
You are responsible for ensuring that the below Trust values are adhered to daily in your work and whilst providing services to patients and their families: Open, Honest, Compassionate, Empowering.
You are responsible for ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
You are responsible for delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
DUTY OF CANDOUR
You must adhere to the principles of openness, transparency and the statutory duty of candour in your day to day work and conduct and encourage the same behaviours within the wider organisation.
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Jun 2025
Job Purpose / Summary:
Working within the Suffolk IPS Employment Service in support of local community mental health teams and primary care practitioners, you will be expected to ‘champion the employment agenda’, instilling the belief that people with mental health needs want to work and with the right support can work.
The role of the Peer Support Worker is focused around supporting an individual to become work ready. The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, with the aim to be supported into employment, by an IPS Employment Specialists.
The role will include 1:1 and group work and Peer Support Workers will support service users in developing pre-vocational skills. Pre-vocational interventions will be delivered by the Peer Support Worker and these will support service users to increase their confidence and work ability, develop a daily routine and engage in other opportunities that will enable them to become ‘work ready’
You will display excellent diary management in a combination of working in the community and clinical site
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users, to raise aspirations to access employment opportunities.
To work primarily in direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings as agreed with team service manager and team leader.
To help individuals to consider employment opportunities and identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals to compliment the work undertaken by the Employment Specialist.
To actively, practically and creatively support an individual to progress towards becoming ‘work ready’ through co-facilitating pre-vocational interventions on a 1:1 and group basis.
To support the implementation of groups; i.e. job clubs and employability workshops, to enable service users to write CV’s and create email addresses. In addition, to support service users in developing other areas of pre-vocational skills.
Draw upon own lived experience to inspire hope, model self-awareness and facilitate service users in developing their own resourcefulness for managing their health and wellbeing.
Facilitate and support access to community groups and networks that enable participation in activities, to maximise service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Key Responsibilities:
Please note that this role outline serves to provide you with an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.
Core Functions
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users, to raise aspirations to access employment opportunities.
To work primarily in direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings as agreed with team service manager and team leader.
To help individuals to consider employment opportunities and identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals to compliment the work undertaken by the Employment Specialist.
To actively, practically and creatively support an individual to progress towards becoming ‘work ready’ through co-facilitating pre-vocational interventions on a 1:1 and group basis.
To support the implementation of groups; i.e. job clubs and employability workshops, to enable service users to write CV’s and create email addresses. In addition, to support service users in developing other areas of pre-vocational skills.
Draw upon own lived experience to inspire hope, model self-awareness and facilitate service users in developing their own resourcefulness for managing their health and wellbeing.
Facilitate and support access to community groups and networks that enable participation in activities, to maximise service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity.
Ensure that service user’s peer recovery goals are integrated into the Trusts care plan/CMHT process and are reviewed on a regular basis, through liaising closely with employment specialists and care co-ordinators as necessary.
To actively engage with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the needs of the client group are met through promoting recovery orientated, strengths based practice.
To attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To participate within Trust peer training and peer working networks. To be willing to develop self through specialist training opportunities, relevant to IPS, as agreed with team supervisor and team manager.
To have an awareness of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and how this is implemented within the service.
To actively take responsibility for own health and wellbeing through working upon own wellness plan/advanced statement and discussing/reviewing within supervision as necessary.
To contribute towards an individual’s Vocational Action Plan via effective communication with Employment Specialist involved in their support.
To continue to develop own understanding of government policy in the area of mental health and social inclusion, and to contribute to Trust policies and service development in line with this.
Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.
The above Job Description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post changes.
OUR TRUST VALUES
You are responsible for ensuring that the below Trust values are adhered to daily in your work and whilst providing services to patients and their families: Open, Honest, Compassionate, Empowering.
You are responsible for ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
You are responsible for delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
DUTY OF CANDOUR
You must adhere to the principles of openness, transparency and the statutory duty of candour in your day to day work and conduct and encourage the same behaviours within the wider organisation.
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Jun 2025