Job Description
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Peer Support Worker join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Croydon. .£31,554.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.To support your application, please email a covering letter to , quoting the job title in the subject line. Want to feel valued?
You'll feel at home here.Our benefits include:Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of serviceFree DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardFully paid induction programme and further trainingLook Ahead are preparing to deliver two new community services in Croydon supporting people with their mental health in the community. This includes a Mental Health Crisis Prevention & Outreach Service, and a Housing & Social Support Navigation service. This role involves shift work including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, but does not involve working at night after 10:30pm..
What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphereAppropriately using the lens of their lived experience to provide boundaried and effective support to people facing similar challenges.Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral informationConducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goalsThis is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvementExudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviourPrefers working as part of a group or teamEssential:NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experienceDesirable:Lived experience in an area relevant to our customer group (Housing, Mental Health, Complex Needs)About us:We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:We focus on Excellence and innovation.We are Caring and Compassionate.We are Inclusive and Trusted.We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
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