Do you want to work for an established and respected local Mental Health Charity?

Solent Mind is the largest third sector provider of mental health services in the Hampshire region.

We are recruiting for a dynamic Peer Support team leader to work within the Portsmouth Support & Recovery Service. This is an integrated role working in partnership with Solent NHS Trust. We are looking for someone with lived mental health experience to fulfil this role to lead a well-established team within a new and exciting way of working.

As Peer Support Team Leader you will:

• Lead and manage the team of Peer Support Workers, volunteers and students to deliver the Peer Support Service within the Portsmouth Support & Recovery (PSR) Service, to ensure delivery of service outcomes and working as part of an integrated team with Solent NHS Trust • Support service users to engage effectively with the Peer Support service, and to research and identify different forms of peer support which will enable them to achieve their identified goals • Develop, promote and encourage peer support activities which will encourage service users to become more independent and involved with their local community, including groups and social activities as well as one-to-one time-limited engagement with a Peer Support Worker, volunteer or student

For more information please email Emma Fernandes (Head of Service Portsmouth Support and Recovery)

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Wednesday 9 November 2016 (5.00pm) Interview date: Wednesday 16th November 2016

An application pack and application form are available to download

Recruitment, Solent Mind, 15-16 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XF

Please note, we do not accept CVs & we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

This post will be subject to an enhanced and barred DBS check.

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit. Charity registered number 1081116 Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500