Peer Support Worker - HAIL Dublin 2 - CE Scheme - Sophia Housing Association
Sophia Housing Association
Southside Dublin
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
Role purpose: We have an exciting new opportunity for Peer Support Workers (PSW's) to work collaboratively with our Peer Support Coordinator to support HAIL tenants and clients in their mental health, assisting them in their recovery and enabling them to regain their independence through mutual support, listening, time and social connection. PSWs will draw on their lived experience of mental health recovery to support tenants and clients to manage their own recovery and integration in to their communities. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: As part of their duties, Peer Support Workers will: Draw on their own lived experience of mental health recovery to provide 1-1- support to tenants and clients in achieving their goals through emotional, practical and social support. Co-facilitate peer support social groups alongside another peer. Share their own experiences of recovery from mental health with tenants and clients to support their own recovery journey. Encourage tenants and clients to engage in peer-led social groups and activities. Maintain accurate records of all contacts with tenants and clients. Participate in training activities and meetings including supervision as required. Uphold HAIL's Code of Practice, confidentiality and equalities policies.
