To identify and contribute towards any aspects of the peer mentoring service where improvement can be made and to advise service and managers accordingly. To assist with the delivery of peer mentoring training if required. Professional: To participate in the continuous learning, development and appraisal process. To operate within and observe partnership policies and procedures as amended and updated. To make regular use of supervision. To be responsible for working within own level of competence. To undertake internal and external training as appropriate, and as required as part of Continuous Professional Development. To develop and maintain professional working relationships with external agencies. This Job Description provides a framework in which duties may be carried out, however it may be necessary to make alterations and adjustments from time to time to meet the needs of the service. Person Specification for Peer Mentor Essential Desirable Method of Assessment Qualifications: Good standard of general secondary Relevant training and/or relevant qualifications in education- minimum C in Maths substance misuse and mental and English. health Relevant training and/or qualification in youth work NVQ Level 3 Advice and Guidance or willingness to work towards BTEC Level 2 in Peer Mentoring Experience: Experience of working with young Experience of multi-agency people aged 16-24 working Personal experience of substance misuse issues and/or mental health conditions Experience of working with individuals who have/had substance misuse issues and/or mental health issues Skills: Ability to communicate with young The ability to communicate in people aged 16-24, preferably those Welsh and English with substance issues and/or An understanding of other key mental health conditions professionals, and how to Ability to initiate and maintain contact them for consultation or effective communication and referral working relationships with a relevant of people and agencies
To identify and contribute towards any aspects of the peer mentoring service where improvement can be made and to advise service and managers accordingly. To assist with the delivery of peer mentoring training if required. Professional: To participate in the continuous learning, development and appraisal process. To operate within and observe partnership policies and procedures as amended and updated. To make regular use of supervision. To be responsible for working within own level of competence. To undertake internal and external training as appropriate, and as required as part of Continuous Professional Development. To develop and maintain professional working relationships with external agencies. This Job Description provides a framework in which duties may be carried out, however it may be necessary to make alterations and adjustments from time to time to meet the needs of the service. Person Specification for Peer Mentor Essential Desirable Method of Assessment Qualifications: Good standard of general secondary education- minimum C in Maths and English. Relevant training and/or relevant qualifications in substance misuse and mental health Relevant training and/or qualification in youth work NVQ Level 3 Advice and Guidance or willingness to work towards BTEC Level 2 in Peer Mentoring Experience: Experience of working with young people aged 16-24 Personal experience of substance misuse issues and/or mental health conditions Experience of working with individuals who have/had substance misuse issues and/or mental health issues Experience of multi-agency working Skills: Ability to communicate with young people aged 16-24, preferably those with substance issues and/or mental health conditions Ability to initiate and maintain effective communication and working relationships with a relevant of people and agencies The ability to communicate in Welsh and English An understanding of other key professionals, and how to contact them for consultation or referral