PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Peer Support Worker DEPARTMENT: CMHT BAND: 2 *Assessed by: A = Application I = Interview R = References T = Testing ESSENTIAL CRITERIA * DESIRABLE CRITERIA * QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING . English language literacy and A, I numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerised system (RiO) and fulfill job description. Willingness to develop self through Skill or ability which will contribute to A/I A engaging in the skill mix of the CMHT (eg: arts, educational/apprenticeship and/or sports, hobby skill, group work special interest advancement facilitation) aid skills/knowledge/qualification Completion of own Health and Wellbeing/Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and/or Advanced Statement. EXPERIENCE Psychiatric hospital admission Personal lived experience of mental A/I A health problems Experience of team working A/I Experience of recovering a A A/I meaningful life Experience of supporting others Experience of working in the public A Experience of being in a supportive A/I sector and enabling role Experience of range of A/I Independent living approaches A Experience of working flexibly and A/I creatively Experience of working within/facilitation of/being part of recovery focused groups SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Peer Support Worker DEPARTMENT: CMHT BAND: 2 *Assessed by: A = Application I = Interview R = References T = Testing ESSENTIAL CRITERIA * DESIRABLE CRITERIA * QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerised system (RiO) and fulfill job description. A, I . Willingness to develop self through engaging in educational/apprenticeship and/or special interest advancement A Skill or ability which will contribute to the skill mix of the CMHT (eg: arts, sports, hobby skill, group work facilitation) aid skills/knowledge/qualification A/I Completion of own Health and Wellbeing/Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and/or Advanced Statement. EXPERIENCE Personal lived experience of mental health problems A Psychiatric hospital admission A/I Experience of recovering a meaningful life A Experience of team working Experience of supporting others Experience of working in the public sector Experience of range of approaches Experience of working flexibly and creatively Experience of working within/facilitation of/being part of recovery focused groups A/I A/I Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role Independent living A/I A A A/I A/I SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES