Peer Support Worker

The must have's for this role: Lived experience of the criminal justice system a minimum of being arrested and taken into police custody and demonstratable recovery of a minimum of 1 year of no longer being in-contact with criminal justice system. Having direct lived experience of recovery from substance use, mental health or other vulnerabilities. Required to demonstrate a recovery capital and period of desistance 1-3 yrs from misusing substance (inc alcohol) and a minimum of one year completing any licence conditions/requirements. Flexibility to travel to all sites across Thames Valley/Hampshire. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Please don't hesitate to call

Engagement Lead Danielle Forster on 03001235066 or Danielle.Forster@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. You can find out more about the service on our website. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.