Family Peer Supporter

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.

We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a friendly and innovative team? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, who are passionate about developing and delivering projects, including supporting parents in the community, and providing activities in collaboration with partners, to promote better health and wellbeing for babies, children, young people and families in our local communities. An exciting opportunity has arisen as part of the Family Hub development within County Durham to join a team of Family Peer Supporters. This post will be with the Perinatal & Infant Mental Health team and will cover the South of County Durham. The role is NHS Band 3 with a permanent contract.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a high standard of information and support to children and their families in a range of settings (home, communities, Family Hubs and groups etc.). The post holder, following appropriate training will work with appropriate supervision to undertake a range of tasks and group delivery. The role supports emotional wellbeing, parent-infant relationships and attachment, building relationships, providing person-centered approaches, empowering families and building confidence in the First 1001 Critical Days.

Working for our organisation

No matter which role you join us in at you will receive a warm and friendly welcome. Our teams show professionalism of the highest standard and always ensure they put their patients/clients at the heart of the care they deliver. The Trust believes that 'You Matter Most', this is reflected in our values; Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. The Trust promotes a caring culture where staff are supported and encouraged to continue learning and development throughout their career. So, if you are looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to children and families, join our 0-25 Family Health Service in County Durham. The Family Peer Supporter role is also an integral part of Family Hubs across County Durham.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To support parent/infant relationships and promote sensitive and attuned parenting to develop secure attachments and support low-level issues managing emotional health. Help reduce stigma around mental health and increase confidence through peer support groups and wellbeing walks. Work independently with families and voluntary and statutory agencies, with appropriate supervision. Utilise a community engagement approach to develop appropriate activities and events to support emotional health and wellbeing. Support with helping to address food insecurity; Healthy Start initiatives; Fun and Food initiatives; reducing isolation within communities.

Person specification Family Peer Supporter

• Good Standard of Education NVQ level 2
• Good Written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with and supporting parents, children and families
• Knowledge and/or experience of emotional health issues commonly affecting children and families
• Experience of working in community settings
• Experience of delivering education to parents
• Good understanding of the issues of confidentiality, safeguarding children and domestic abuse.

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.