At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in their mental health journey and help them achieve personal recovery goals.
- Company: Bluesci, a community-focused organisation dedicated to mental health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to promoting mental wellness in the Trafford community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while using your own experiences to inspire others.
- Qualifications: Lived experience of mental health services and a passion for helping others.
At Bluesci, we believe that everyone deserves good mental health and wellbeing. Our staff and volunteers, many of whom have experienced our services, collaborate with individuals and their communities to help them achieve their aspirations and wellness. Bluesci operates across the borough of Trafford from four Wellbeing Centres, offering arts, cultural and volunteering opportunities, social prescribing, talking therapies, and group support.
We partner with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust (GMMH) to deliver Trafford Neighbourhood Mental Health Service and with Trafford Libraries to co-deliver library services from two of our centres. Bluesci at Night offers a safe, welcoming space for people 365 nights a year, and we also provide Smoking Cessation Support.
Peer Support Workers hold a key position in the Trafford Living Well service, working with individuals and groups, to help people to reach their individual recovery goals. Peer Support Workers support individuals to establish greater control over their lives, helping to identify aspects of life that give meaning, hope, value and purpose whilst recognising that everyone’s recovery is a uniquely personal process.
As an integral and valued member of the multi-agency team, the post holder will support team members by role modelling and using lived experience of mental health services to shape the service.
Peer Support Worker employer: Bluesci Support CIC
Bluesci is an exceptional employer dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing within the Trafford community. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, allowing Peer Support Workers to utilise their lived experiences to make a meaningful impact on individuals' recovery journeys. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive environment, we offer unique opportunities to engage in diverse services that empower both staff and the community.
