About This Opportunity: Peer Support Worker - Ashurst PICU Ward - Oxford
NHS is currently seeking a Peer Support Worker - Ashurst PICU Ward - Oxford to join their team in Oxford.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career.
Education Requirements
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No specific education requirements
Required Experience
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mental health, either yourself, or as a carer?\n
This post is recruiting for a Peer Support Worker within the Oxford Health Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Service.
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Peer Support Workers (PSWs) are people who have their own lived experience of mental health challenges or have supported/cared for someone with mental health challenges. They use empathy informed by their own experiences to support service users/families who are accessing mental health services.
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We're looking for people who are compassionate, can work well in a team, highly motivated and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be provided with training for the role and given the opportunity to complete the national recognised care certificate.
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Ashurst ward is an 11 bedded male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for those who have acute or severe and enduring mental illnesses, often with co
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Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
Eligibility criteria to enrol on the Apprenticeship includes having GCSE/Level 2 Maths and English qualifications. You will be expected to provide evidence of these qualifications. If you do not have these qualifications, we would still welcome your application for consideration, but you would need to complete The Trusts functional skills courses on Maths and/or English whilst in the role before enrolling on the Apprenticeship.\n
All new Peer Support Workers will be provided with training for the role and support from a tutor and supervisor within their working hours.
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Please see attached document regarding the eligibility criteria for this role and ensure you have read this carefully.
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Person Specification
Experience
Position Details
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Hours: 37.5 hours).
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Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:\n
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Location: Oxford
Key Responsibilities
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Effectively perform assigned job duties
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Maintain safety and cleanliness in the workplace
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Work effectively with team members
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Follow company policies and procedures
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Perform tasks according to quality standards
Qualifications
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Reliability and punctuality
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to follow instructions
Why Join NHS?NHS offers a supportive work environment in Oxford, where employees can grow and develop their skills. This Peer Support Worker - Ashurst PICU Ward - Oxford position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work.
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