Job summary
Creative, Innovative and Breaking the Stigma
We have an opportunity for a Band 3 Peer Support Worker, 18 months fixed term contract, in the Rough Sleepers Mental Health Project (RAMHP). The post holder will work in the Hackney area.
The role of Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of rough sleeping and of using mental health services. Through sharing their own experiences, Peer Support Workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
Main duties of the job
This role requires an understanding of the health needs of rough sleepers and the challenges homeless people face in health settings. The Peer Support Worker will support people to navigate health and rough sleeping systems, they will develop an understanding of what the barriers are for the person and what would help the person access healthcare.
In your personal statement, please tell us of your lived experience of rough sleeping and mental health.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Date posted
17 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,618 to £28,065 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-TH12176
Job locations
Mile End Hospital
Bancroft Road
LONDON
E1 4DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact Hilary Neal, Operational Lead 07970 650 805
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact Hilary Neal, Operational Lead 07970 650 805
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).