Alabaré are a charity supporting vulnerable, homeless and marginalised people. We help them transform their lives, providing accommodation and helping them gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to live a fulfilled life.
We value our staff and volunteers, and especially appreciate the diverse perspectives and backgrounds people bring. We invest in our people, and have excellent opportunities for learning and training. We also have excellent opportunities for development and growth.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you possess empathy, patience, and a desire to support individuals facing mental health challenges? If so, we want you to join our team as a Mental Health Senior Peer Support Worker!
This post is temporary for 1 year to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for a part time Senior Peer Support Workers to join our team working in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This is part of a Mental Heath framework that will sit alongside and compliment those provided by primary and secondary care.
This role has been developed for people with lived experience who can build relationships and help service users work towards their recovery pathway. The Senior Peer Support Worker will work as part of a team that provides initial introductions with people in a safe setting, focusing on the direct needs of the individuals ensuring a collaborative approach to meet the needs of the clients and their identified goals.
Car driver required with access to a road worthy vehicle and business insurance.
Benefits for a Senior Peer Support Worker choosing to work with Alabaré:

• Part time contract available to work 22.5 hours per week.
• 1 year temporary contract.
• Based in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
• Flexible shifts to include unsociable working including, evenings, weekends bank holidays and sleeping in to meet the needs of the service.
• Hourly salary £13.19 rising to £13.59 after a probation period.
• Excellent accredited training.
• Pension.
• Paid travel time during the working day.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible working (where possible).
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Sickness allowance (after 6 months service).
• Subsidised gym membership (in some area's).
• Double time on nominated Bank Holidays.

In return for this, we are looking for someone who has:

• Willingness to learn.
• You must be currently resident in the UK.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You must be confident working as part of a team and on your own.
• Excellent communication skills.
• You must be friendly and well-organised with an excellent work ethic.

What would I be doing as a Senior Peer Support Worker:

• To work with clients in helping them to manage their emotional wellbeing and supporting their mental health.
• Provide respite for clients in the delivery of a safe and calm environment.
• To be the first point of contact for visitors who may require assistance/assessment to access the service.
• Provide support to clients who have previously been assessed.
• Work with multiagencies.
• Collect and collate data used for key performance indicators and support outcomes.
• Assist with the responsibility for the Health and Safety of the building, yourself, so-workers and clients.
• Encourage clients to attend routine health care appointments.
• Work on own initiative in providing and promoting the service.
• Participate in community initiatives.
• To undertake training as required to promote development of skills.

Alabaré are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all our service users, this includes developing, implementing and maintaining effective recruitment policies and procedures to promote the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Before commencing employment, the HR Department undertakes pre-employment checks on all applicants who have been offered a job with the Charity. These checks include an Enhanced DBS, which will be renewed every 3 years, the right to live and work in the UK, as well as two satisfactory references.
All staff will be required to complete training on Safeguarding Adults and Young People within their first week of employment.
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All applicants are required to complete an application form and submit a covering letter.
Please visit our website for more information on our benefits and to download an application form. www.alabare.co.uk/about/jobs.
Closing date for applications: 16th September 2024
Interview date is flexible.
Please note, as we expect to receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, you are advised to submit your fully completed application at the earliest opportunity, as the closing date may be brought forward.
Disclaimer
Please note you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret that we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 28 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £13.19-£13.59 per hour
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you based in the UK?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence with access to a road worthy vehicle? (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/09/2024