Peer Support WorkerinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED FRI 21 MAR 2025
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people in Manchester by promoting health, wellbeing, and resilience.
Utilization of lived experience to connect with young individuals, fostering trust and understanding through shared experiences.
Engagement in a multi-disciplinary team, allowing collaboration with various professionals and access to diverse expertise in mental health care.
Flexible and dynamic work environment, with the expectation to travel, providing variety in daily activities and interactions across Greater Manchester.
Focus on strengths-based approaches that empower children and young people rather than emphasizing deficits.
Possibility for personal and professional growth through experiential learning, skill development, and opportunities to innovate in care delivery.
Part of a larger organization that values employee wellbeing, support, and contribution to improving mental health care within a vibrant community.
Join a transformative journey as a Peer Support Navigator with the Greater Manchester Children and Young People Positive Health Pathway Team! This exciting part-time role is based in Central Park, Manchester, and is perfect for women job seekers and those with caring experience who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. You’ll use your personal experiences to connect young individuals with essential health and community services, nurturing their resilience and empowering them to make informed choices about their wellbeing.
In this fulfilling position, you will champion a positive, user-led approach, promoting hope and optimism while fostering an environment of open communication and understanding. By focusing on strengths rather than challenges, you'll help guide children and young people towards brighter futures. With a trauma-informed care perspective, your empathetic nature will create safe spaces for discussions and exploration. If you’re ready to inspire change and build a supportive community in Greater Manchester, we’d love to hear from you! For further details, feel free to contact Angela Greslow at angela.greslow@gmmh.nhs.uk or call 07500607178. Embrace this unique opportunity to enhance lives while working in a vibrant and welcoming environment!
In this fulfilling position, you will champion a positive, user-led approach, promoting hope and optimism while fostering an environment of open communication and understanding. By focusing on strengths rather than challenges, you'll help guide children and young people towards brighter futures. With a trauma-informed care perspective, your empathetic nature will create safe spaces for discussions and exploration. If you’re ready to inspire change and build a supportive community in Greater Manchester, we’d love to hear from you! For further details, feel free to contact Angela Greslow at angela.greslow@gmmh.nhs.uk or call 07500607178. Embrace this unique opportunity to enhance lives while working in a vibrant and welcoming environment!
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people in Manchester by promoting health, wellbeing, and resilience.
Utilization of lived experience to connect with young individuals, fostering trust and understanding through shared experiences.
Engagement in a multi-disciplinary team, allowing collaboration with various professionals and access to diverse expertise in mental health care.
Flexible and dynamic work environment, with the expectation to travel, providing variety in daily activities and interactions across Greater Manchester.
Focus on strengths-based approaches that empower children and young people rather than emphasizing deficits.
Possibility for personal and professional growth through experiential learning, skill development, and opportunities to innovate in care delivery.
Part of a larger organization that values employee wellbeing, support, and contribution to improving mental health care within a vibrant community.
Previous applicants need not apply
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Peer Support Navigator within the Greater Manchester Children and Young People Positive Health Pathway Team. The base for this Team is Central Park in Manchester and supports children and young people across the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. There will be an expectation for the Peer Support Navigator to independently travel across Greater Manchester.
The Greater Manchester Children’s and Young People’s Positive Health Pathways Team is part of a Greater Manchester wide multi-disciplinary pathway working collaboratively with the children and young people in contact with the criminal justice system, SARC and secure welfare provision. Through a trauma informed and biopsychosocial model of care the service facilitates assessment; joint care planning; intervention and evaluation of outcomes.
The team aims to support the children and young people in understanding and making informed decisions about their health and wellbeing, offering access to opportunities that can contribute to breaking the cycle of offending and building resilience.
Role
The role of the Peer Support Navigator is to draw on their lived experience to support children and young people to enhance their health, wellbeing, and quality of life by assisting children and young people to connect with and access health services, voluntary sector services and community-based activities and support. Through sharing wisdom informed by experience and knowledge the post holder will:
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angela Greslow Job title: Team Manager Email address: Telephone number:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Peer Support Navigator within the Greater Manchester Children and Young People Positive Health Pathway Team. The base for this Team is Central Park in Manchester and supports children and young people across the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. There will be an expectation for the Peer Support Navigator to independently travel across Greater Manchester.
The Greater Manchester Children’s and Young People’s Positive Health Pathways Team is part of a Greater Manchester wide multi-disciplinary pathway working collaboratively with the children and young people in contact with the criminal justice system, SARC and secure welfare provision. Through a trauma informed and biopsychosocial model of care the service facilitates assessment; joint care planning; intervention and evaluation of outcomes.
The team aims to support the children and young people in understanding and making informed decisions about their health and wellbeing, offering access to opportunities that can contribute to breaking the cycle of offending and building resilience.
Role
The role of the Peer Support Navigator is to draw on their lived experience to support children and young people to enhance their health, wellbeing, and quality of life by assisting children and young people to connect with and access health services, voluntary sector services and community-based activities and support. Through sharing wisdom informed by experience and knowledge the post holder will:
- Support and promote social prescribing as a user led concept with a playful, accepting, curious and empathic approach.
- Emphasise hope and optimism, setting and inspiring goals with the child and young person.
- Value experiential learning.
- Focus on strengths rather than deficits taking a child focussed and centred approach.
- Taking a trauma-informed approach to care.
- Age-appropriate open communication adapting to the child’s age, vulnerability, health needs, diversity, and protective characteristics.
- Creating a safe space for ideas to be discussed.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angela Greslow Job title: Team Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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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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