Peer Support Worker
Peer Support Worker
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Job Description
We are working in partnership with Hertfordshire Adult Sexual Trauma Service (HASTS) to provide a recovery focused traumainformed service supporting victimsurvivors of sexual and abuse to become an expert in their own care.
The Peer Support Worker will be managed by the Hertfordshire ISVA Service Manager and be part of the team at HASTS supporting service users as cofacilitators of psychoeducation and stabilisation groups and supporting with the development of the service.
The peersupport worker will be working with adults who have experienced sexual trauma and will need to show compassion and understanding to support their therapeutic journey and promote recovery. They may have contact with service users on a 121 basis and/or through group work at varying levels in their recovery.
The Role:
To provide peer support information and guidance to clients who have experienced sexual trauma and require support with their mental wellbeing.
To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of clients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
To embed a personcentred and traumainformed approach in all aspects of their roles and responsibilities.
To contribute to the development of the service regarding the process and delivery of support offers.
Requirements:
NVQ Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 plus training to diploma level or equivalent experience
Exceptional communication and reflective practice skills
Working within Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of the Early Help Assessment (EHA) process and Safeguarding procedures.
Experience of working in partnership with schools health services and community organisations
A full JD is available at the bottom of the page.
*Please do not delay in applying as we will be interviewing on a rolling basis*
We look forward to receiving your application!
At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent skills and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age Disability Gender Reassignment Marriage/Civil Partnership Pregnancy/Maternity Race Religion/Belief Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills experiences and abilities.
This is a Full Time role.
Hours per week: 37.5
Working Pattern: MondayFriday
About Us
One YMCA and its subsidiaries the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade via email where all staff and volunteers were invited to put themselves forward to apply and attend an intensive threeday Kickstarter Event.
By the end of these three days there was a brilliantly multifaceted set of themes and ideas which formed the starting point for the rest of the Mission 25 process to build on. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do more and better together so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts Beds and Bucks that reach over 135000 individuals annually.
These include:
- Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people
- Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living
- Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers
- Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire
- Childcare provision in Hertfordshire
- Family support through a network of childrens and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford
- Therapeutic and nontherapeutic support for male and female victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Independent sexual violence services across Bedfordshire Luton and Hertfordshire
- Domestic abuse perpetrator reform programmes across Bedfordshire
- Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 1119 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund
- A community gym where everyone can enjoy the benefits of physical exercise Our values remain at the forefront of how we operate as a charity and it is important to us that all staff and volunteers can fully buy in to our ethos.
The Benefits
About Us
One YMCA and its subsidiaries the Early Childhood Partnership (ECP) and Signpost are on an exciting journey to double our impact by 2025. We are over half way through an exciting new strategy launched in the first hour of the new decade. The aim of Mission 25 is to give every staff member and volunteer the opportunity to play their part in shaping the strategy to do more and better together so that we double our impact by 2025. We deliver a vast array of services across Herts Beds and Bucks that reach over 135000 individuals annually.
One YMCA and ECPs use a strength based and trauma informed approach to delivering therapeutic and specialist support services to children young people and adults across Herts and Beds.
Our highly skilled experienced and dedicated staff team fit within our six therapeutic and specialist arms: Specialist Domestic and Sexual Violence Support Behaviour Change Programmes Adult Counselling CYP Counselling and Play Therapy Therapeutic Group Programmes and Professional Development.
Other areas of work One YMCA supports our communities:
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Provision of over 700 units of accommodation for homeless people.
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Move on accommodation for individuals moving onto independent living.
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Housing and practical/emotional support for young asylum seekers.
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Community HUBs hosting a range of activities and meeting space hire.
-
Childcare provision in Hertfordshire.
-
Family support through a network of childrens and family centres covering Hertfordshire and Bedford.
-
Youth services offering emotional wellbeing support and youth club opportunities for 1119 year olds alongside our National Airplay programme funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Our Values
We champion RESPECT so everyone can belong
We show COMPASSION so everyone can contribute
We inspire GROWTH so everyone can thrive
Current Benefits
- Health Cash Plan
Covers healthcare expenses from optical and dental care to therapy treatments. Shared pot for children included.
- EAP & Doctorline
Confidential help and advice line 24 hours) on medical legal and domestic issues.
- Rewards & Discounts
Special offers from hundreds of leading online and high street retailers & Discounts on gym memberships.
- Birthday and Wellbeing day off
One day additional leave day for every year of service up to 5 days.
- Leave & Support
Support for your child IVF treatment and through challenging times.
- Career Pathway
Training & Development with a clear pathway for you to grow.
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