We are looking for an experienced and passionate Peer Support Worker to work at our Derbyshire Living Well Service.

THIS A PART TIME ROLE: 14 HOURS PER WEEK

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.
Peer support workers are people who have lived experience of mental health challenges themselves. They use these experiences and empathy to support other people and their families receiving mental health services. Peer support workers join other members of someone’s care team to help support their wellbeing and provide inspiration for their recovery.
This will be a new and crucial role at the heart of our new mental health Living Well/ Derby Wellbeing service delivery.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Peer Support Worker, you be will be part of the VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise) workforce embedded within the Living Well team for the Living Well / Derby Wellbeing Service
As a member of the team and alongside partners the role will entail 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.