Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of working with individuals with complex issues, such as addiction, mental health, criminality, etc and challenging the behaviours of these individuals
- Knowledge
Understanding of how community networks and peer support can benefit recovery
- Knowledge
Understanding and knowledge of recovery assets in the community
- Experience
Lived experience of forensic mental health settings, criminal justice, addiction, recovery and mental health issues.
- Experience
Experience of organising and prioritising a demanding workload
- Experience
Experience of setting up and delivering meetings, groups and external appointments
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 3/Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Qualifications
Maths & English Level 2
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Peer Support Worker to join the Forensic Community Team. This is a post for an expert by experience; therefore, we are seeking to recruit someone who has lived experience of forensic mental health, criminal justice, addictions and recovery knowledge to support service users as they leave secure hospital and whilst living in the community supported by the Forensic Community Mental Health Team (FCMHT).
This knowledge and experience will also be invaluable to the rest of the team to assist them with treatment and planning for service users.
Peer Support workers contribute to, and participate in, the on- going support of service users and their carers.
The post will involve supporting service users of the Forensic Community Service in activities such as moving on Group, well-being groups walking groups and various social inclusion activities, providing individual support and advice where appropriate.
The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team
We would like to recruit someone who is enthusiastic, a team player and who has good communication skills. Experience of previous support worker roles or supporting others would be an advantage but not essential.
If you would like further information regarding the role please contact us using the details provided.
Main duties of the job
Peer Support Workers work as part of Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust’s (LSCFT) Forensic Community Mental Health Team (FCMHT) at Guild Lodge, on the outskirts of Preston.
The Peer Support Workers will work as an integrated member of the FCMHT and provide a lived experience of forensic mental health, criminal justice, addictions and recovery knowledge to support service users as they leave secure hospital and whilst living in the community supported by the FCMHT. This knowledge and experience will also be invaluable to the rest of the team to assist them with treatment and planning for service users.
Peer Support workers contribute to, and participate in, the on- going support of service users and their carers. Contribute to the health, safety and security of service users and their environment. Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Peer Support Worker - Forensic Community Service (FCS) with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Peer supporter role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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