Peer Worker Recovery & Justice
Health In Mind
Midlothian
Part-time
Role profile Peer Worker Recovery & Justice Location: Hours: Midlothian, travel throughout area 18 hrs This role is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Disclosure Find out more about working at Health in Mind on the careers section of our website. About us Health in Mind is one of Scotland's best-known and trusted mental health charities. Since 1982, we have evolved in response to need and now promote positive mental health and wellbeing in local communities across Scotland. Our vision Our purpose Everyone in Scotland has positive mental health and wellbeing, and can access high-quality support if, when and how they need it. Through our unique pathway of support, collaborations, campaigns, and resources, we build hope, resilience and understanding of mental health and wellbeing. We bring this to life by: • Living our Values • Focusing on Communities • Being knowledgeable and expert • Having national reach Our approach to support People tell us what we do is special and unique- it is the 'Health in Mind way'. This is summed up by our approach to support: • People at the heart of all we do • Trauma skilled and informed • Support when and how people need it • Curious, proactive and flexible • Community focused and collaborative • Accessible to all • Peer engagement and support • Upholding human rights. Our values Our values are at the core of everything we do. Include a relevant quote for example, a team member, person using services or volunteer. (VAG 16) - First name, role (Arial 14) The Team Team Structure This role sits within Recovery and Justice Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services which are offered across Midlothian. Team Leader - leads, manages and develops the team to support people to improve their mental health and wellbeing, and realise their potential, in line with their hopes and goals; ensuring the service delivered by the team is in line with agreed funding, targets, objectives and contracts. Peer Support Co-ordinator - develops a network and range of support opportunities, with the aim of developing peer support as an option for people involved with criminal justice services. Support and Development Workers - they work alongside people who use substances and/ or are involved with criminal justice to improve their mental health and wellbeing through offering trauma informed, person-centered support on an individual and group basis; in person and online Peer Workers - use personal experience of recovery to work alongside people to encourage and enable them to identify personal outcomes resulting in a greater understanding of their mental health and wellbeing, and improved quality of life. Senior Services Manager (South) Recovery and Justice Team Leader Peer Support Coordinator Support & Development Peer Worker Being part of Health in Mind has helped me through some difficult times in my recovery. A service I'm most grateful to have had or life could have been very different. Midlothian Person Accessing Services Role Profile Role Focus I develop mutually empowering relationships, sharing my personal experience of recovery, and overcoming barriers and discrimination in a way that inspires hope I provide quality support to people based on the principals of Peer Support, which include empathy, mutuality, and empowerment. I work alongside people to encourage and enable them to identify and work towards personal outcomes resulting in a greater understanding of their mental health and wellbeing, and improved quality of life. My approach is compassionate, and trauma informed; putting people at the heart of all I do, ensuring support is offered when and how people need it and is accessible to all. I facilitate groups and inform the content and delivery of groups. I respond to the needs of the community and people I work with. I am community focused and work collaboratively, with curiosity, and flexibility. I work hard to understand and identify barriers to accessing support, and work with people to overcome them. I value and encourage insights and expertise of lived experience, using my own experience where appropriate. I understand that I am accountable for demonstrating the quality and effectiveness of my work by providing accurate and timely information into organisational systems. Relationships • I proactively build positive, respectful relationships with my team, colleagues, external stakeholders and the wider community. I understand this is at the heart of my effectiveness in this role. • Within my relationships I work with integrity and am open, and inclusive, and I contribute to any discussions in a respectful, meaningful, and constructive way. Managing resource and risk • I effectively plan and monitor my workload and resources to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. • • I understand the important of working safety and am jointly accountable for ensuring our work meets Health and Safety standards. I am proactive in identifying and managing risk in my work, ensuring all safety systems are actively implemented and used. Support, supervision and development • I receive regular support and supervision to help me work fully within my role. • • I reflect on my practice and proactively identify areas of my work I am successful in, and those I can further develop. I am keen to develop my skills and realise my potential, taking an active role in identifying and participating in learning and development opportunities. Other • I understand the importance of the SSSC Code of Practice and ensure my work upholds these codes. • • • I understand and implement all relevant Health in Mind policies and procedures I am fully involved within Health in Mind, contributing to consultations and working groups. I work with focus on improvement and delivery of efficient and impactful services. About you We look for a range of experience, skills and knowledge, and values fit. W e value lived and professional experience equally. W e support ongoing learning and development. I have experience of… I have knowledge and understanding of… • Mental health difficulties and recovery (Lived Experience) • I have experience of providing mental health and wellbeing support on an individual and/or group basis including using self-management tools to support and improve mental health and wellbeing in others. • I have experience of continually improving my work practice and service delivery including reviewing procedures and ways of working. • I have experience of working within professional boundaries, ensuring that I offer support that offers choice and control and not dependency. Mental health and wellbeing and of trauma informed practice. I have knowledge of self-management resources and tools. I understand human rights within a health and social care setting I have knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries and apply them in my work. I know the importance of record keeping, reporting and case management system requirements. I have a clear understanding of confidentiality, and data protection requirements. If you do not currently have all the skills required, we can build these into a tailored development plan. Our behaviours are underpinned by our values. I can… • • • • • • Share my personal story of recovery in a safe, intentional manner with the aim of supporting others. I am skilled at managing my time effectively to ensure my tasks are completed to a good standard within deadlines. I ensure that I communicate clearly and accurately and ensure the message is understood, both verbally and in writing. I can convey sensitive information tactfully. I am consultative and listen actively. I have awareness of when to ask for help and actively utilise tools to help me. I am open to change and continually improving practice. • • • • • • • • I am action/solution focussed and professional in my approach. I understand the importance of keeping my manager informed about progress and challenges. I am an active member of the team, contributing ideas for improvements and developments, inviting opinions of others. I am willing to reflect on my work practice and am open to constructive feedback. I strive for continuous improvement. I take responsibility for managing my work life balance. I contribute to internal communications across Health in Mind. I always project a positive image of Health in Mind. Our offer to you • Flexible and hybrid working • Pension with 3% Employer Contribution • Out of pocket expenses • 24-hour employee assistance programme • • 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time contracts) • • Learning and Development opportunities 10 days public holiday (pro rata for part time contracts) 2 Wellbeing days (pro rata for part time contracts) • Cycle to Work scheme • SSSC registration fees • Enhanced sick pay (following one • Discounts with local and national year service) stores and services • Union recognition agreement • Staff Information and Consultation • (Unite) Forum Life Cover (following one year service) If you are interested in finding out more about the role before applying, please contact: Candace Higgins, Senior Services Manager candace.higgins@health-in-mind.org.uk 0131 225 8508