Lived Experience Peer Support WorkerinLiverpoolinLiverpoolPUBLISHED FRI 4 APR 2025
Ability to share personal recovery stories to inspire and motivate others.
Opportunity to build meaningful relationships and support service users on their recovery journeys.
Engagement in community activities that foster social inclusion and a sense of belonging.
Advocacy for the rights of service users, empowering them to take control of their recovery.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the recovery-oriented environment.
Contribution to designing and improving mental health services in a large, reputable organization.
Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Are you a compassionate individual with lived experience of mental health challenges? Do you have a passion for supporting others on their recovery journey? If so, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites you to take on a rewarding role as a Lived Experience Peer Support Worker in Liverpool. In this impactful position, you will build supportive relationships with service users, empowering them to identify and achieve meaningful recovery goals through shared personal experiences. Your journey can inspire confidence and self-belief in those who need it most.
In this role, you will advocate for service users' rights and help them navigate their recovery paths, from attending appointments to connecting with community groups. Your contribution will foster an inclusive and positive environment, working alongside a dedicated team to enhance mental health services across the North West. At Mersey Care, we prioritise 'perfect care' and are committed to supporting our staff in making a real difference in people's lives. We welcome flexible working arrangements and encourage women and carers, especially those with a relevant background, to apply. If you’re ready to turn your experiences into a powerful tool for change, we’d love to hear from you!
In this role, you will advocate for service users' rights and help them navigate their recovery paths, from attending appointments to connecting with community groups. Your contribution will foster an inclusive and positive environment, working alongside a dedicated team to enhance mental health services across the North West. At Mersey Care, we prioritise 'perfect care' and are committed to supporting our staff in making a real difference in people's lives. We welcome flexible working arrangements and encourage women and carers, especially those with a relevant background, to apply. If you’re ready to turn your experiences into a powerful tool for change, we’d love to hear from you!
Ability to share personal recovery stories to inspire and motivate others.
Opportunity to build meaningful relationships and support service users on their recovery journeys.
Engagement in community activities that foster social inclusion and a sense of belonging.
Advocacy for the rights of service users, empowering them to take control of their recovery.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the recovery-oriented environment.
Contribution to designing and improving mental health services in a large, reputable organization.
Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Do you have lived experience of mental health challenges and services and have a desire to support others on their recovery journey? If so, we invite you to join our team in this unique and rewarding role.
Role
Merseycare foundation trust have produced an animation available on YouTube which explains the role of peer support / lived experience workers from a team’s perspective which potential candidates may find helpful it can be found at:
www.jobsincare.com/job/jblikzZ6 prospective candidates who feel they would benefit from additional support & guidance to submit an application are encouraged to reach out to us at the following email address in the first instance:
The role involves building supportive and respectful relationships with service users, helping them identify, explore, and achieve meaningful and sustainable recovery goals.
By sharing personal recovery stories, the worker will inspire confidence and self-belief in others, promoting essential coping, self-help, and self-management techniques.
A key responsibility is facilitating community engagement by helping service users connect with community groups and networks, which promotes social inclusion and a positive identity. The role also involves advocating for service users' rights, accompanying them to appointments, welcoming them to a service, signposting advice and promoting autonomy and self-management. Additionally, the worker will contribute to fostering a recovery-oriented environment by working with multidisciplinary teams and using strengths-based, non-discriminatory language to support recovery-focused activities.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nathan Murphy Job title: Hub Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the team ahead of application to gain an understanding of the service.
Role
Merseycare foundation trust have produced an animation available on YouTube which explains the role of peer support / lived experience workers from a team’s perspective which potential candidates may find helpful it can be found at:
www.jobsincare.com/job/jblikzZ6 prospective candidates who feel they would benefit from additional support & guidance to submit an application are encouraged to reach out to us at the following email address in the first instance:
The role involves building supportive and respectful relationships with service users, helping them identify, explore, and achieve meaningful and sustainable recovery goals.
By sharing personal recovery stories, the worker will inspire confidence and self-belief in others, promoting essential coping, self-help, and self-management techniques.
A key responsibility is facilitating community engagement by helping service users connect with community groups and networks, which promotes social inclusion and a positive identity. The role also involves advocating for service users' rights, accompanying them to appointments, welcoming them to a service, signposting advice and promoting autonomy and self-management. Additionally, the worker will contribute to fostering a recovery-oriented environment by working with multidisciplinary teams and using strengths-based, non-discriminatory language to support recovery-focused activities.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nathan Murphy Job title: Hub Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the team ahead of application to gain an understanding of the service.
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Working as a Lived Experience Peer Support Worker in the UK involves providing support and guidance to individuals based on your personal experience with mental health issues, addiction, or other challenges. Below are some key skills and qualities that are essential for this role:
1. Empathy and Compassion: Being able to understand and share the feelings of others is crucial. Providing a non-judgmental space for others to share their experiences is a key aspect of the role.
2. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for building rapport, sharing information, and facilitating discussions. Active listening skills are particularly important.
3. Personal Experience: Having a lived experience relevant to the role (e.g., recovery from mental health issues) is central to peer support work. This experience helps in relating to and inspiring others.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Building trusting relationships with individuals is essential, so being personable and approachable can make a significant difference.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to help individuals navigate challenges and find solutions can empower them in their journeys.
6. Boundaries and Ethical Understanding: Knowing how to maintain professional boundaries and understanding the ethical implications of sharing personal experiences is vital.
7. Cultural Competence: Being aware of and sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of individuals can help build trust and provide effective support.
8. Knowledge of Local Resources: Familiarity with local mental health services and support systems can enhance the support you provide.
9. Self-Awareness and Self-Care: Understanding your own triggers and practicing self-care is essential to maintain your well-being while helping others.
10. Flexibility and Adaptability: Each individual's needs and circumstances can vary widely, so being flexible in your approach is crucial.
11. Training and Qualifications: While formal qualifications may not always be necessary, training in peer support, mental health awareness, or related fields can be beneficial. Some roles may require specific certifications.
12. Patience and Resilience: Working in this field can be demanding. Patience and the ability to remain resilient while supporting others are key to long-term success.
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