Job overview

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the duration of employment without sponsorship from the Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a Peer Support Worker to join the Forensic Community Team.  This is a post for an expert by experience; therefore, we are seeking to recruit someone who has lived experience of forensic mental health, criminal justice, addictions and recovery knowledge to support service users as they leave secure hospital and whilst living in the community supported by the Forensic Community Mental Health Team  (FCMHT).

This knowledge and experience will also be invaluable to the rest of the team to assist them with treatment and planning for service users. 

Peer Support workers contribute to, and participate in, the on- going support of service users and their carers. 

The post will involve supporting service users of the Forensic Community Service in activities such as moving on Group, well-being groups walking groups and various social inclusion activities, providing individual support and advice where appropriate. 

We would like to recruit someone who is enthusiastic, a team player and who has good communication skills. Experience of previous support worker roles or supporting others  would be an advantage but not essential.

If you would like further information regarding the role please contact us using the details provided.

Main duties of the job

Peer Support Workers work as part of Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust’s (LSCFT) Forensic Community Mental Health Team (FCMHT) at Guild Lodge, on the outskirts of Preston.

The Peer Support Workers will work as an integrated member of the FCMHT and provide a lived experience of forensic mental health, criminal justice, addictions and recovery knowledge to support service users as they leave secure hospital and whilst living in the community supported by the FCMHT. This knowledge and experience will also be invaluable to the rest of the team to assist them with treatment and planning for service users. 

 Peer Support workers contribute to, and participate in, the on- going support of service users and their carers. Contribute to the health, safety and security of service users and their environment.  Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service.

The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team 

Working for our organisation

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

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