Jobs in East Kilbride West, South Lanarkshire

This post is funded by NHS Lanarkshire; you will be employed by Lanarkshire Links. The post is currently at University Hospital Hairmyres; however, your induction period may be at University Hospital Wishaw.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team of workers who are committed to

promoting welfare and advancing the education of people affected by mental health issues across Lanarkshire. You believe passionately in the power of the lived experience of mental health issues and in making recovery a reality. You should also understand the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be serious about the need to challenge it.

You will join a group of three other Peer Workers working across the acute mental health adult inpatient wards within the general hospitals in Lanarkshire.

Peers are people who have shared experience of mental health issues and recovery and can use their lived experience to help other people who are facing similar challenges.

You will have a sound understanding of the recovery process, interpersonal skills and are an expert listener with a nurturing attitude.

Applicants will use their lived experience and skills to work alongside the patient in the ward to enhance recovery throughout their hospital stay and plan for discharge into the community.