Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across England with mental health issues. We make a real difference to their lives as we introduce them to the personal, flexible and realistic support they need to improve the quality of their lives in their communities. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience, training and education you need to progress in your career with us.

 Nottingham Personality Disorder Pathway is a new community based service that offers innovative and proactive support to individuals with a diagnosis of a Personality Disorder. The service delivers strengths-based and psychologically informed support using a blended method of both face to face and digital technology. A Core Therapeutic Programme involving elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mood Management is offered alongside evidence-based Mindfulness and Relapse Prevention Skills. Individuals will be supported by a team consisting of Psychology Practitioners and Peer Support Workers.

The role of a Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental ill health. Through sharing examples of their own experiences, Peer Support Workers will inspire hope and belief in individuals to enable them to manage during difficult or distressing situations.

Role Responsibility

Together with a team of Psychology Practitioners, you will be responsible for helping to deliver a community based, psychologically informed programme of support to individuals with a Personality disorder. You will deliver this programme using a blended approach of face to face support and accessible digital technology, both in group and 1-1 settings. You will use elements of evidence-based psychological interventions such as DBT, trauma-informed practice and relapse prevention skills to form the base of interventions and support.

As a pivotal and highly valued member of the team, the Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users, in order for them to regain control of their lives, and help them to develop their own unique skill set. The Peer Support Worker will work alongside a clinically informed Team with oversight from a dedicated Clinical Psychologist.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a patient, non-judgement individual who is able to use their own experience and journey of recovery to support our service user group, in a compassionate and respectful way. We are seeking an individual who will have an understanding of Personality Disorder.

Our ideal candidate has a firm grasp of Recovery Principles and has completed their Accredited Peer Support Training. We are looking for an individual who is resourceful, resilient and innovative in their approach to working with individuals with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder.

Team working is essential, as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside effective communication skills and a flexible and supportive approach to delivering the service provision. Our ideal candidate will be confident in assisting to facilitate group work as well as independently support individuals on a 1-1 basis.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What benefits will I receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited
• 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. 

Turning Point