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Esteem Greater Glasgow and Clyde early intervention psychosis service are looking for 2 peer support workers to join their team.
About the roles:
These exciting new roles have been developed as part of the Esteem service review work to enhance recovery approaches specifically for individuals who have lived experience of recovery from Mental Health problem. You’ll use the knowledge gained through your own lived experience to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. The posts will also involve contributing to the development and and evaluation of the Peer Support Worker role, within Esteem
What you’ll do:
Get to know the service: staff, service users and the Early Intervention model: Come along to groups and start to connect with people: Building supportive and respectful relationships with service users to aid their recovery by using the personal experience and confidence you have gained having overcome similar challenges
What you’ll need:
A background of personally recovering from mental health issues: Past and lived experience of using mental health services: Resilience and to be able to know when to ask for help: Warmth and a willingness to make meaningful connections with others: An understanding of factors which can affect recovery in mental health: A curiosity to understand others experience: IT literacy including Microsoft Office and Internet or a willingness to learn: Strong verbal and written communication skills: The ability to work well in a team: Empathy, good listening skills, approach-ability and common sense.
P/T 10 hrs per week working days will be flexible depending on the needs of the patients.
24 month fixed term
Based at either Stobhill or Leverndale Hospital
Informal Contact: Scott Whinney, Tel No: 0141 211 6563/531 3207
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs .
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.