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Peer Support Worker - Complex Emotional DifficultiesinTruroinTruroPUBLISHED THU 24 OCT 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum  PERMANENT 
EMPATHYMENTAL HEALTHNHS

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The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Peer Support Worker (PSW) for their Complex Emotional Difficulties Team in Truro. This role requires candidates to possess personal experience with mental health challenges, preferably related to complex emotional difficulties. Peer support emphasises the value of lived experience, allowing the PSW to assist others on their recovery journey by offering hope, empathy, and practical assistance. The PSW will engage with service users to help them regain control over their lives and maintain independence, working collaboratively with the team and various stakeholders.

The position involves travel within Cornwall for both group and individual support sessions. The organisation is committed to valuing the PSW's experience and fostering professional development, enabling them to contribute creatively to improving mental health services. As a key member of the Complex Emotional Difficulties Team, the PSW will play a crucial role in addressing complex issues faced by service users, under the supervision of the team and in coordination with other care providers.

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Useful skills for a Peer Support Worker - Complex Emotional Difficulties:
To work as a Peer Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of personal attributes, skills, and practical knowledge. Here are some essential skills and qualities that are valuable for this role:
1. Lived Experience: Having personal experience of mental health challenges, addiction, or other relevant issues is fundamental. This allows you to relate to and understand the experiences of those you will be supporting.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is crucial. You should be able to listen without judgment and offer support in a caring manner.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively engaging with individuals, families, and the wider community. This includes active listening and expressing thoughts clearly.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Building trust and rapport with those you support is important. You should be approachable, friendly, and able to connect with diverse individuals.
5. Problem-solving Skills: The ability to help individuals find solutions to their challenges is key. This includes being resourceful and supportive in helping people overcome barriers.
6. Teamwork: You may work collaboratively with mental health professionals, social workers, and other support staff, so being able to cooperate and integrate within a team is vital.
7. Boundaries and Professionalism: Understanding professional boundaries and maintaining a professional demeanor while being supportive is crucial. This includes knowing when to refer someone to a professional for additional help.
8. Cultural Competence: Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences, including understanding how different backgrounds can affect an individual's experience and needs.
9. Advocacy Skills: The ability to advocate for the needs and rights of those you support, navigating services and systems effectively on their behalf.
10. Knowledge of Support Services: Familiarity with local mental health services, support networks, and community resources so you can guide individuals to appropriate help.
11. Training: Some positions may require or recommend specific training programs, such as Mental Health First Aid, or specialized peer support training.
12. Self-care and Resilience: The role can be emotionally demanding, so you should have skills in self-care and resilience strategies to maintain your own well-being while supporting others.
 


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