Peer Support Worker

We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Harrow Community Mental Health Service in Harrow.

What will I be doing? The main purpose of the role is to provide excellent quality support and interventions to clients with mental health needs who require early intervention and prevention support. You will support clients throughout their time in service and empower them with the skills to cope independently. You will carry out support and interventions in line with organisational values and the ethos of recovery and co-production, as well as in line with policies and procedures.

What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to demonstrate the core skills required for this role and align with our values and mission. While you don't have to tick all the boxes immediately, a willingness to learn is essential. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so please mention this in your application if applicable.

Here's what the team will be looking for:

• Lived experience of mental health care pathways, including emergency department attendance, acute admissions, and engagement with community mental health services.
• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with diverse mental health conditions.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to provide compassionate, respectful support.
• The ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with service users, carers, peer workers, and professionals.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills to engage with individuals in crisis and collaborate with agencies.
• Knowledge of local mental health recovery tools, wellbeing resources, and support services.
• Ability to assess needs, risks, and aspirations, and provide signposting to appropriate services.

Interview Steps: Our interview process is straightforward:

• Shortlisting call: A recruitment specialist will discuss your experience, motivations, and values, and tell you about our work.
• Face-to-face interview: An interview with the hiring manager, focused on values and competencies.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We serve diverse communities and value the skills, talents, and experiences different backgrounds bring. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce.

Disability Confidence Employer: We are dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities, offering a guaranteed interview scheme and reasonable adjustments throughout the employment process.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all at-risk individuals and require all staff to undertake safeguarding training.