Edinburgh Guarantee Jobs Board

Employer:     

Penumbra Mental Health is a pioneering charity providing dedicated services for people with mild to serious and enduring mental ill health. We support people on their journey to better mental health, by working with each person to find their own way forward. The power of people’s lived experience enables us to provide pioneering services which transform lives.

Environment: 

Working within our Self Harm Network service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference. Penumbra began to develop a specific support service for young people who self harm around 25 years ago. Currently we provide services for people (currently 16+) who self harm in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire (where we work with secondary schools and people 12-18 years), Fife and Dundee. This role will be home based, with a requirement for occasional in person attendance at various locations across Scotland.

What might a day in this role look like?

 As a Peer Practitioner, you’ll make a difference to people’s lives every day. This role has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental health problems. Through sharing learning from their own experience, peer workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, Practitioners will promote self-management and opportunities for improved health and wellbeing.

What will I learn?

We will support you on your own career path, developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice. 

What qualifications/skills are required?

• Completion of the PDA in Mental Health Peer Work or a relevant course in Peer Work (desirable)
• Have a lived experience of self harm and recovery
• Demonstrate understanding of mental health, self-harm and recovery
• Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
• Understanding of the issues and concerns of people accessing services
• Work co-operatively and effectively with people who use our services, carers, professionals and all other agencies
• Ability and willingness to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner
• Work to policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

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