Young Adults Transition Peer WorkerWe are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.The service you will work in….Hestia's Mental Health Integrated Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Team work within the NHS' Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). We help people to connect with what is meaningful to them and provide therapeutic, trauma-informed support. We are part of the NHS but are not medical staff, we do not provide therapy or prescribe medication. The CMHT's Transition Team (17+), supports service users transitioning from CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) to Adult services, and young people accessing CMHT for the first time. A day in this role looks like….As a Young Adults Peer Support Worker you will be an integral and highly valued member of the Mental Health and Complex Needs Service. The Peer Support Worker (PSW) will draw from their lived experience to inform, support and collaborate with individuals and groups of Young Adult service users. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:Providing formalised peer support to service users via 1:1 sessions and groupsWorking collaboratively as part of the MDT with Service User to develop their transition plan and promote personal responsibilityAdvocate the views and interest of Service User, when requested, while accessing other local community and statutory services Use lived experience in appropriate situations, including to build rapport with Service UserHelp individuals identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals and set recovery objectives, supporting with creating Dialog+ assessmentFacilitate access to community groups and networks that enable service users to participate in community activitiesWhy Hestia?Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:Lived experience of mental health problems and experience of using secondary care servicesExperience of working autonomously, and in a team or a group environmentKnowledge of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and techniquesUnderstanding and practical knowledge of mental health recoveryOur commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.We are a disability confident employerHestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.Work Pattern: Flexi (Flexi hours Monday – Friday, Core hours 10am – 4pm, Bank holidays not inclusive in holiday allowance) Full-time, PermanentFull Time Equivalent Salary: £26,767.68