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Peer Support and Development worker

  • Part time
  • £24,723 pro-rata
  • Midlothian
  • Closing 30th May 2022


  • Advertised from 17th May 2022
  • 21.75 hours per week. Permanent – Funding secure until June 2027.

Role

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is commissioned by the Corra Foundation on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Responsibility and Tasks

The successful applicant will facilitate group work for residents of homeless hostels in Midlothian. You will offer time managed, outcome focused group work. You will work in a person centered and strength-based way. Group and one to one peer support will be delivered in homeless hostels, and at various community venues across Midlothian. Support will also be provided via telephone and video platforms such as Zoom.

You will provide and promote group peer support to people recovering from substance misuse, alcohol problems and mental health difficulties . Experience of delivering one to one and group support is essential.

Delivery of Role

All staff are working in a blended way with access to an office base for essential work alongside risk assessed community work, and homeworking. Travel is required across Midlothian. Flexibility in working hours will also be expected to meet the needs of people we support.

Application notes

An application pack is available on our website: health-in-mind.org.uk

If you have difficulties accessing the pack please contact Annmarie Mitchell, HR Administrator on 0131 225 8508 or email annmarie.mitchell@health-in-mind.org.uk

For further information please contact Krzysztof Nowak, Team Leader on 07760753014 or email krzysztof.nowak@health-in-mind.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 30 May at 9am

Interview date: Candidates should be available for interview on Tuesday 21st of June