Peer Support Worker - Northumberland

Updated: April 27, 2024 03:30 AM GMT

Vacancy Filler

Ashington

Due to the continued success of our Together in a Crisis service, we are recruiting a new Peer Support Worker to join our team working across Northumberland. As a Peer Support Worker, you must have lived experience of your own personal mental ill-health, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for supporting people in their recovery. We have one part-time (18.5 hrs a week) role available. Previous work experience is not essential. This service provides a rapid response to people who, following contact with the NHS, are assessed as not in need of an urgent statutory response but who nevertheless are in emotional and psychological distress and may require an immediate response to their personally defined need. You will be partnered with a Case Worker, working with individuals who are often facing several social/practical/emotional challenges and will support them in their recovery. You will be giving in-the-moment support to de-escalate feelings of crisis as well as case work. To be... More Detail

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