Peer Mentor – West Sussex Community Wellbeing Service, 11 Months Fixed Term Contract Working across Mid Sussex - Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & East Grinstead. Job Ref: PM/WSCWS/MS/617 Hours:12 hours per week Salary (FTE) 16,525 per annum pro rata. Please note this is not a WSCC post and is being advertised on behalf of our partner Sussex Oakleaf

Are you * Committed to promoting and role modelling recovery in mental health using your own lived in experience? * Interested in supporting people to work towards their chosen goals? * A team player and able to communicate with a range of organisations? * Looking for a rewarding role working for a mental health recovery specialist? Then read on to find out more about an exciting opportunity that has arisen in the West Sussex Community Wellbeing Service. The West Sussex Community Wellbeing Service is a preventative and recovery focused mental health service offering one to one support, peer mentoring and groups/courses for those experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. You will be able to work autonomously working one to one with clients to inspire and motivate them to work towards their chosen goals, whilst promoting their mental, physical and social wellbeing. You will use your own experience of mental health difficulties to support clients in their journey encouraging engagement in the community and signposting to other relevant agencies. You will also be required to facilitate our groups when cover is needed. Join our supportive team as the service continues to develop as part of an alliance known as Pathfinder. Car driver desirable due to required travel across the Mid Sussex area. For an informal discussion about this position, or to arrange a visit to the service please contact Emma Logie, Assistant Manager or Mark Savage, Service Manager. Further information, including details on how to apply can be found via our website. Please be sure to quote the reference number in enquiries and applications. Please note any offer made in relation to this position will be reliant upon receipt of an enhanced DBS certificate we consider acceptable. Closing date for applications: 27th June 2017,12 noon. Interviews will be held on: 5th July 2017.

Please Note: it is not standard practice to acknowledge receipt of applications, however, if you are successful in the shortlisting process, you will be contacted by a member of the interview panel to confirm an interview on 30th June 2017. Please note this is not a WSCC post and is being advertised on behalf of our partner Sussex Oakleaf