Job Description

The Health and Wellbeing College offers a range of recovery focused educational courses and resources aimed at supporting people in recognising their potential, through self-management, to deal with the mental and physical health challenges they experience and to achieve the things they want in life.Role AimTo be the 'expert by experience' in the college co-production process; using personal experience of mental health challenges to work alongside 'experts by expertise' to collaboratively design and deliver a range of recovery focused learning opportunities for students, with the aim of helping students live a meaningful life.To support and assist with the enrolment process and enable students to choose courses, which suit their own learning goals.To attend any promotional / recruitment / graduation events as required and to promote the role of the peer trainer and / or to support students as necessary.To work at any designated campus site, or any other designated area, as required, to meet service need.Main duties of the jobTo be the 'expert by experience' in the college co-production process; using personal experience of mental health challenges to work alongside 'experts by expertise' to collaboratively design and deliver a range of recovery focused learning opportunities for students, with the aim of helping students live a meaningful life.To support and contribute as required to any service developments.To be familiar with Trust policies and any specific policies and guidelines relevant to recovery colleges.To be responsible for completing session plans and attaching evidence that the lesson criteria have been met.Using lived experience appropriately in the classroom and being mindful of professional boundaries.To ensure quality standards are adhered to at all times and service protocols and guidelines are followed.To keep up with any changes or developments regarding the peer trainer role locally or nationally.About usWe are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Date posted28 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,625 to xc2xa325,674 a year paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number311-F796-25Job locationsHealth and Wellbeing College225 Old StreetAshton under LyneOL6 7SRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Health and Wellbeing College offers a range of recovery focused educational courses and resources aimed at supporting people in recognising their potential, through self-management, to deal with the mental and physical health challenges they experience and to achieve the things they want in life.Role AimTo be the expert by experience in the college co-production process; using personal experience of mental health challenges to work alongside experts by expertise to collaboratively design and deliver a range of recovery focused learning opportunities for students, with the aim of helping students live a meaningful life.To support and assist with the enrolment process and enable students to choose courses, which suit their own learning goals.To attend any promotional / recruitment / graduation events as required and to promote the role of the peer trainer and / or to support students as necessary.To work at any designated campus site, or any other designated area, as required, to meet service need.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo be the expert by experience in the college co-production process; using personal experience of mental health challenges to work alongside experts by expertise to collaboratively design and deliver a range of recovery focused learning opportunities for students, with the aim of helping students live a meaningful life.To support and contribute as required to any service developments.To be familiar with Trust policies and any specific policies and guidelines relevant to recovery colleges.To be responsible for completing session plans and attaching evidence that the lesson criteria have been met.Using lived experience appropriately in the classroom and being mindful of professional boundaries.To ensure quality standards are adhered to at all times and service protocols and guidelines are followed.To keep up with any changes or developments regarding the peer trainer role locally or nationally.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Health and Wellbeing College offers a range of recovery focused educational courses and resources aimed at supporting people in recognising their potential, through self-management, to deal with the mental and physical health challenges they experience and to achieve the things they want in life.Role AimTo be the expert by experience in the college co-production process; using personal experience of mental health challenges to work alongside experts by expertise to collaboratively design and deliver a range of recovery focused learning opportunities for students, with the aim of helping students live a meaningful life.To support and assist with the enrolment process and enable students to choose courses, which suit their own learning goals.To attend any promotional / recruitment / graduation events as required and to promote the role of the peer trainer and / or to support students as necessary.To work at any designated campus site, or any other designated area, as required, to meet service need.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo be the expert by experience in the college co-production process; using personal experience of mental health challenges to work alongside experts by expertise to collaboratively design and deliver a range of recovery focused learning opportunities for students, with the aim of helping students live a meaningful life.To support and contribute as required to any service developments.To be familiar with Trust policies and any specific policies and guidelines relevant to recovery colleges.To be responsible for completing session plans and attaching evidence that the lesson criteria have been met.Using lived experience appropriately in the classroom and being mindful of professional boundaries.To ensure quality standards are adhered to at all times and service protocols and guidelines are followed.To keep up with any changes or developments regarding the peer trainer role locally or nationally.This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• oLevel 3 certificate in Peer Support work or willingness to work towards. GCSE standard equivalent in English oGCSE standard equivalent in English.

Desirable

• oTeaching / Educational Qualification

ExperienceEssential

• oExperience leading to understanding of mental health challenges. oExperience of smart goal setting. oExperience of co facilitating recovery focused teaching and learning

KnowledgeEssential

• oKnowledge and understanding of co-facilitation and co-production of recovery focused teaching and learning oKnowledge and understanding of using lived experience to safely and effectively to support recovery oKnowledge and understanding of recovery principles and the Recovery College service Model oKnowledge and understanding of wellness plans as a tool to for resilience and wellbeing oKnowledge and understanding of data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding.

Skills/AbilitiesEssential

• oTeaching and Learning Skills oExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills oAbility to share lived experience safety and effectively in a way that is relevant and pertinent to learning outcome and objectives oSelf-motivated, conscientious, flexible adaptable and able to work on own initiative oTeam player oGood organisational, time management skills and the ability to manage stress, work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload

Work Related CircumstancesEssential

• oUse of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• oLevel 3 certificate in Peer Support work or willingness to work towards. GCSE standard equivalent in English oGCSE standard equivalent in English.

Desirable

• oTeaching / Educational Qualification

ExperienceEssential

• oExperience leading to understanding of mental health challenges. oExperience of smart goal setting. oExperience of co facilitating recovery focused teaching and learning

KnowledgeEssential

• oKnowledge and understanding of co-facilitation and co-production of recovery focused teaching and learning oKnowledge and understanding of using lived experience to safely and effectively to support recovery oKnowledge and understanding of recovery principles and the Recovery College service Model oKnowledge and understanding of wellness plans as a tool to for resilience and wellbeing oKnowledge and understanding of data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding.

Skills/AbilitiesEssential

• oTeaching and Learning Skills oExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills oAbility to share lived experience safety and effectively in a way that is relevant and pertinent to learning outcome and objectives oSelf-motivated, conscientious, flexible adaptable and able to work on own initiative oTeam player oGood organisational, time management skills and the ability to manage stress, work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload

Work Related CircumstancesEssential

• oUse of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs oWilling to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies oAppointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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