Peer Support worker: MHTR • Guildford Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPeer Support worker: MHTR with Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, Surrey\n\n A rare opportunity for a motivated individual who has lived experience of the Criminal Justice System or custody in prison.Do you want to become involved in working with psychologists and other practitioners, to support the recovery journey of people who struggle with their mental health?Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is seeking to recruit people with lived experiences to join our Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirements teams in Surrey, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. This application is for Surrey area. This post would be ideal for someone who wishes to use their own experiences of Prison and/or the Criminal Justice Service to help others who are accessing support for the Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement.Experience of peer support work is desirable, but not required, as the role depends more upon your ability to use your personal experience to support others and your aspiration to do so whilst being part of a NHS team that is supportive, approachable and dedicated to the role. Training will be provided.The ability to commute independently across the Surrey area is essential.The foundation of peer support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery than someone who has walked the same path as that individual. We actively seek peers who have lived experience of both the CJS and a health and social care need, e.g. mental health, substance misuse, etc. Main duties of the job The Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to engage with appropriate services, develop an identity outside of the criminal justice system, and regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process. The Peer Support Worker will come alongside a service user and assist them when aspiring and considering the initial steps on their recovery journey. About us KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users. To help individuals identify strengths, interests, and their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals. To support the implementation of groups and networks that enable participation in activities. To actively engage with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the needs of the client group are met. "}