Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 3 Peer Support Worker - DICE
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Job Opportunity: Peer Support Worker
Due to newly acquired funding, we are looking to expand our provision of enhanced support for children and young people with autism and / or learning disabilities who are at risk of psychiatric admission.
About the DICE Team
The DICE team provides intensive support for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism during times of crisis and recovery when discharged back to the care of community services.
Our aim is to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, stabilise crises, and support recovery in the community.
The team provides short term intensive intervention, working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and local services, to stabilise and enable people to live safely and meaningfully in the community.
Peer Support Workers
Peer Support Workers bring a unique and invaluable perspective, using their own lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, to offer guidance, connection, and practical support.
Role Description
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Worker to join our team. This role is designed for people with lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, or mental health, who want to use their experience to support others in crisis or recovery in the community.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide peer-based emotional and practical support.
- Use your lived experience to support individuals, their families and carers during periods of stress or crisis.
- Work as part of the MDT, ensuring the voice of the individual shapes care planning and service delivery.
- Support engagement, recovery, and resilience during crisis periods through goal setting with individuals, accessing appropriate resources, and working collaboratively within and across care teams to ensure a collaborative approach.
About Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
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Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Louise Bull-Tyagi
- Job title: Lead Nurse for Learning Disability and DICE
- Email address: l.bull-tyagi@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01213338383
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