Oxford Health NHS Trust's Peer Support programme team is seeking a coordinator on a 13-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave, working across Buckinghamshire services. The core work is recruiting, training and embedding Peer Support Workers into inpatient, community, CAMHS, older adult and specialist teams. It is part-time at 26.5 hours a week, can be taken as a secondment or fixed-term contract, and suits someone comfortable working autonomously. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Recruit, train and embed Peer Support Workers into teams across Buckinghamshire
- Lead on recruitment to vacant Peer Support Worker posts
- Deliver Peer Support Foundation training
- Support Peer Support Workers and their teams to induct and embed new staff
- Support embedding of the Peer Support Worker role across inpatient, community adult, CAMHS, older adult and specialist services
- Work with managers and teams across services to expand the workforce and promote the lived experience workforce and recovery model across the Trust
- Work within the Trust Peer Support programme team to support the progression and development of the Peer Support Workforce
Experience
- Experience of recruiting staff
- Experience of delivering training
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to promote peer support and lived experience within the NHS
- Understanding of the important factors when supporting Peer Support Workers in their role
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check as part of onboarding
- Right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- NHS discount across a range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
- Opportunities for career progression
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
