Peer Recovery Worker

It’s an exciting time for East Thames Group working in east London and Essex – our key areas of operation. With a focus on the Thames Gateway and the Olympics we are committed to more than double in size by the year 2012.

Part of East Thames Group, one of the most powerful forces for regeneration in east London and Essex, we offer a wide range of independence-orientated support services to residents. Expect good career development and rewards within a well-managed organisation that’s closely in touch with its people, and the people it helps.

Peer Recovery Worker

Based in Waltham Forest, London

£15,615 to £16,025 Per Annum pro rata

25 Hours per Week

Due to ongoing growth we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of a dedicated team in our Waltham Forest Mental Health Projects. The nature of the role is to assist in the provision of a quality support service to adults with complex mental health needs. WFMHP is a group of schemes which accommodates 42 service users; the schemes provide a supportive and stable environment in which residents are supported in their recovery journey to successfully move on to independent living. Residents are supported in areas of; emotional needs, housing, living skills and employment and training.

You should have an understanding of the issues affecting people with mental health needs and have personal lived experience of mental distress and personal recovery. You will contribute to the review of individuals support plans, assist in identifying barriers to recovery and set recovery goals, support and motivate service users to improve their confidence and provide direct emotional and practical peer support to services users.

We are looking for someone who has personal confidence and an engaging manner . Knowledge of Health & Safety standards is also desirable. Ongoing training is provided and staff are encouraged to gain nationally recognised qualifications, such as an NVQ.

Closing Date: 15th October 2012

Interview Date: From 22nd October 2012

To apply or view further details, please visit the jobs page on intranet: http://jobs.east-thames.co.uk/job-detail.asp?id=870

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

East Thames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Equality & Diversity Statement

East Thames is a diverse organisation that represents differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstances – we welcome all applicants. We want everyone to feel valued and included at East Thames and to be able to achieve their full potential. East Thames is opposed to any form of unlawful discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.