Peer Support Worker

Apply before 11.59pm on 8 November 2024.

Job summary

Salary
£22,308 per annum
Location
Derby City
Workplace
Office based
Contract
Fixed term contract, until 30 November 2027
Hours per week
37.5 hours/week

How to apply

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About the role

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is looking for a full-time Peer Support Worker to join our Living Well (Derbyshire Wellbeing) Service.

Peer support workers are individuals who have personal experience with mental health challenges. They leverage these experiences and their empathy to support others and their families who are receiving mental health services. Peer support workers collaborate with other members of a person's care team to promote wellbeing and inspire recovery.

As a member of the team and working alongside partners, your role will involve engaging and supporting people within their local community. You will provide support and recovery guidance to individuals and their families receiving mental health services.

You will receive appropriate support to enable you to feel empowered to fulfil this role.

Please visit our website to find the full Job Description and Person Specifications for this role and a helpful Candidate Guide on our recruitment process - https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/#apply

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