Full Time | Essex, United Kingdom | £26,530 – £29,114 / Year
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Summary
At Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re all about making a real impact. We’re on the lookout for a passionate Peer Support Worker to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis Service and At Risk Mental State teams. If you’ve got lived experience with psychosis and a drive to help others navigate their mental health journey, this could be your chance to shine. Based mainly at The Gables in Braintree, you’ll be part of a dynamic team working across Mid Essex to support individuals and families. Ready to turn your experience into a meaningful career? Let’s talk!
Main Duties of the Job
This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to transform lives, including your own. As a Peer Support Worker, you’ll use your personal experience with psychosis to connect with people aged 14-65 who are facing their first episode or are at risk. You’ll team up with our multi-disciplinary crew to promote recovery, build social inclusion, and provide practical support. The role spans the Mid Essex area, so you’ll need to travel independently to meet people where they’re at. Expect a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your voice matters and your work makes a difference every day.
Person Specification
Lived Experience
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- Must-Have: You’ve lived through psychosis and can bring that insight to the table.
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- Nice-to-Have: Peer Support Worker training under your belt.
Experience
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- Must-Have: Comfortable using computers to log info and keep things running smoothly.
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- Nice-to-Have: Experience with statutory or charitable organizations—bonus points if you’ve been in a similar role!
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Heads-up: This role requires a DBS check per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. We’ll need to verify your criminal history to ensure everyone’s safety—it’s standard stuff for a gig this important.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Good news for international talent! We’re proud to offer Skilled Worker sponsorship for this role. Whether you’re local or global, your application gets equal consideration. Curious about the process? Check out the UK Visas and Immigration website for the full scoop. Note: Since April 6, 2017, skilled workers applying for UK entry clearance need a criminal record certificate from any country where they’ve lived 12+ months in the last 10 years (same goes for adult dependents over 18). Find more details on overseas criminal record checks online.
Closing Date: 02 March 2025