Job Description

Applicants require recent direct contact with the criminal justice system



The peer support worker (PSW) will work as an integral part of the Derbyshire Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Team . The service provides early intervention to address health and social inequalities to reduce re-offending behaviours. The PSW will work with individuals to provide peer support and practical assistance to allow service users to participate in their own unique recovery journey for service users with complex needs who are in contact with the criminal justice system to receive enhanced support through appropriate diversion pathways.



To work with and develop supportive relationships with service receivers



To support individuals to identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals and set recovery objectives , using a range of recovery tools, techniques and lived experiences



To share own recovery story to provide hope, self belief and self awareness and inspire and instil confidence in peers



Demonstrate a caring and professional attitude and be a positive role model to multi-disciplinary team members, service receivers and carers



Share Knowledge of the Recovery Model and promote the support development of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).



Promote and facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable service users to participate in community activities and with partner agencies.



Provide relevant information to care plan co-ordinators as required and feedback information into CPA process to ensure recovery goals are integrated into future care planning.



Use both job related training and individual experience to guide approach and interventions . Use professional supervision to support this process



Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.



CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible



27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service



Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training



Generous NHS pension scheme



Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits



Health service discounts and online benefits



Incremental pay progression



Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7



Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network



Health and wellbeing opportunities



Structured learning and development opportunities



Work within multi disciplinary team and develop positive working relationships with service receivers and colleagues



Communicate with team members and provide information to inform future care planning



Provide relevant information to care plan co-ordinators as required and feedback information into CPA process to ensure recovery goals are integrated into future care planning



To work with teams in the wider organisation to raise the profile of recovery and peer support.