Peer Support 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….The Together Café is provided by Hestia in partnership with East London Foundation Trust (ELFT).We aim to be a pillar of support that harbors a safe and welcoming space for adults who might be struggling to cope and provide help to manage anxiety and Stress.A day in this role looks like….As a Peer Support Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Complex Needs service. 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:To carry out individual one to one sessions with service users and, where appropriate, to support them to develop their own wellness, recovery action plan and safety plans.To maintain accurate records of service user visits, support and interventions provided and any outcomes.To signpost and refer to other appropriate local services to meet service user needsDevelop good working relationships with external stakeholdersAssist SU on their journey to recovery by developing and leading well-being sessions and groupsTo assist in the promotion and development of the service.Why 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:Draw on your own lived experience of mental health and recovery journey to empathetically assist service users to move forward positively from crisis.To co-produce small group and activity sessions to support the needs of service users. Ability to work at evenings, weekends and bank holidays.Our 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.Safeguarding StatementHestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.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: AdHoc (Not fixed work pattern, Bank Holiday inclusive in holiday allowance) Part-time, PermanentFull Time Equivalent Salary: £26,767.68