**_We are Hestia. We make a difference._**. . At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an. equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of. services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental. Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower. individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.. . **The service you will work in….**. . Our service supports individuals of 16 years old and above residing in the. Borough of Brent to cope with a Mental Health Crisis or learn how to prevent. one. The service works both on referrals from statutory services and on an. Open Access basis, meaning that Brent residents can either be referred by. other CNWL services or drop-incall the service during working hours (14:00 to. 22:00) any day of the year (open 365 days a year) for emotional support. The. Coves offer a safe, inviting, and inclusive space for individuals where we aim. to support them to reduce their immediate anxiety and crisis, create a. tailored support plan and reduce the likelihood of the crisis reoccurring.. . **A day in this role looks like….**. . As a Peer Support Worker**** at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our. Mental Health Service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of. our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and. independence.. . A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to dobe. responsible for are:. . * To draw upon lived experience of mental health support needs and recovery to empathetically assist service users to move forward positively from crisis, where appropriate. * Provide inspiration to individuals going through mental distress. * To greet cove attendees and work with the team to establish their immediate and longer term support needs. * To co-produce small group and activity sessions to support the needs of service users. * Respond to the needs of individuals with sensitivity with regard to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship. * Support people with crisis Mental Health needs to manage their own health care, in accordance with their care plan with a view to preventing further crisis. * Signpost customers to local community resources to address culturalsocial barriers affecting their wellbeing. * Link customers with specialist services for continuous support e.g. counselling, money management, substance misuse. * Promote the rights of individuals by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action. * Promote and maintain effective communication with people in order to build positive working relationships with individuals, other team members, clinical colleagues, families and carers and other agencies. . **Why Hestia?**. . Joining Hestia means more than just a job; its an opportunity to be part of. something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work. environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of. our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.. . We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise,. and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:. . * The ability to rapidly form and sustain a trusting relationship with service userscarers and other peer support workers and professionals. * Well- developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills to be able to engage appropriately with service users in crisis, carers, and colleagues, statutory and voluntary agencies, both face to face and by telephone. * Lived experience of the mental health care pathway (e.g. ED attendance, acute admissions etc.). * Knowledge of recovery tools, mental health and wellbeing support and services available in the local area. * Ability to assess needs, risks and aspirations and identify appropriate sign posting. * Good IT skills that include a working knowledge of functions in MS Word, Outlook, Power point, Excel, Publisher and social media. * Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately. . **Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**. . Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great. people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are. committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and. value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and. communities bring to our organisation.. . **We are a disability confident employer**. . Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the. employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a. guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the. minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide. reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and. throughout your employment with us.. . _We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high. volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date.. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure. their application is considered._