Peer Support Worker
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL4 7PY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9832-2025-NM-10008 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for People Management To be involved in the continued development of the PSW training programme and in the ongoing evaluation of the PWP role. To participate in and support students learning along with other members of the team. Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finance; however they will adhere to relevant LWSW policies on financial issues. The post holder will use Livewell resources in a sustainable way. To have a knowledge and understanding of counter fraud. Responsibility for administration To plan own diary and maintain accurate records of all activity Maintain up to date electronic records in a timely and accurate manner Maintain confidentiality of information being aware of LWSW policies and local protocols and keeping up-to-date with changes. To regularly access email and other information through Livewell SouthWest Intranet. Responsibility for people who use our services The PSW will work with a number of service users on a 1:1 or group basis The post holder will form and maintain supportive relationships with service users The post holder will promote better mental health by acting as a suitable role model. The post holder will accompany service users to appointments with agencies across the pathway including third sector agencies to undertake a number of practical tasks, aligned to recovery goals. To attend meetings and other formal/informal communication events linked to the work of the team, as directed by team manager. To liaise appropriately with other agencies as part of supporting the delivery of care. The post holder will share ideas about ways of achieving recovery goals, drawing on personal experience and a range of coping, self-help and self-management techniques. To assist others to create their own recovery plans, make and record advanced decisions. To support patients to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust. To model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy and hopefulness. To monitor mental health of service users and report changes to qualified staff so that the care plan can be kept fully up to date. Be aware of fluctuations in mental health. To work with service users and carers to work towards recovery. Encourage social/physical activities as identified within the care plan. Promote independence and recovery Be able to respond effectively to any concerns of abuse and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns. To participate in, support and maintain positive interventions and planned activity programmes to improve the persons quality of life. To record contacts, interventions and observations on the electronic record systems. Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments To abide by the PSW code of conduct, so that the central focus of work, inspiring recover, is not compromised in any way. To comply with Livewell southwest policies and procedures relevant to the role. To report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward occurrences or faulty equipment. To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes To take part in any audit processes as required. Comply with universal infection control precautions and procedures. To complete all Mandatory training and other training pertinent to the role, as agreed by line manager. Other Responsibilities The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Livewell policies