Peer Support Worker

We are working in partnership with Hertfordshire Adult Sexual Trauma Service (HASTS) to provide a recovery focused, trauma-informed service supporting victim-survivors of sexual assault and abuse to become an expert in their own care.

The Peer Support Worker will be managed by the Hertfordshire ISVA Service Manager and be part of the team at HASTS, supporting service users as co-facilitators of psychoeducation and stabilisation groups and supporting with the development of the service.

The peer-support worker will be working with adults who have experienced sexual trauma and will need to show compassion and understanding to support their therapeutic journey and promote recovery. They may have contact with service users on a 1-2-1 basis and/or through group work at varying levels in their recovery.

The Role:
• To provide peer support, information and guidance to clients who have experienced sexual trauma and require support with their mental wellbeing.
• To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of clients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• To embed a person-centred and trauma-informed approach in all aspects of their roles and responsibilities.
• To contribute to the development of the service regarding the process and delivery of support offers.

Requirements:
• NVQ Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 plus training to diploma level or equivalent experience
• Exceptional communication and reflective practice skills
• Working within Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Help Assessment (EHA) process and Safeguarding procedures.
• Experience of working in partnership with schools, health services and community organisations

A full JD is available at the bottom of the page.

*Please do not delay in applying as we will be interviewing on a rolling basis*

We look forward to receiving your application!

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.


This is a  Full Time role. 
Hours per week:  37.5
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday