Job summary
- Main area
- na
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 421-CYPD-1954R
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- South Durham
- Town
- Willington
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Family Peer Supporter
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a friendly and innovative team? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, who are passionate about
developing and delivering projects, including supporting parents in the community, and providing activities in collaboration with partners, to promote better health and wellbeing for babies, children, young people and families in our local communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen as part of the Family Hub development within County Durham to join a team of Family Peer Supporters. This post will be with theÌýPerinatal & Infant Mental Health team and will cover the South of County Durham. The role is NHS Band 3 with a permanent contract.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high standard of information and support to children and their families in a range of settings (home, communities,
Family Hubs and groups etc.)ÌýThe post holder, following appropriate training will work with appropriate supervision to undertake a range of tasks and group delivery. The role supports emotional wellbeing,Ìý parent-infant relationships and attachment, building relationships, providing person centered approaches, empowering families and building confidenceÌý in the First 1001 Critical Days.
Working for our organisation
No matter which role you join us in at #teamHDFT you will receive a warm and friendly welcome. Our teams show professionalism of the highest
standard and always ensure they put their patients/clients at the heart of the care they deliver. The Trust believe that ‘You Matter Most’, this is
reflected in our values; Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. The Trust promote a caring culture where staff are supported and encouraged
to continue learning and development throughout their career. So, if you are looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where
you can make a real difference to children and families join our 0-25 Family Health Service in County Durham.Ìý
The Family Peer Supporter role is also an integral part of Family Hubs across County Durham.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support parent/infant relationships and promote sensitive and attuned parenting to develop secure attachments and support low level issues managingÌý emotional health.
Help reduce stigma around mental health and increase confidence through peer support groups and wellbeing walks.
Work independently with families and voluntary and statutory agencies, with appropriate supervision.
Utilise a community engagement approach to develop appropriate activities and events to support emotional health and
wellbeing.
Support with helping to address food insecurity; Healthy Start initiatives; Fun and Food initiatives; reducing isolation within communities.
Person specification
Family Peer Supporter
Essential criteria
- Good Standard of Education NVQ level 2
- Good Written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of working with and supporting parents, children and families
- Knowledge and/or experience of emotional health issues commonly affecting children and families
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in community settings
- Experience of delivering education to parents
- Good understanding of the issues of confidentiality, safeguarding children and domestic abuse.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Duggan
- Job title
- Transformation Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07392194033
- Additional information
Sara Hunter
Specialist Health Visitor for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health
Mobile: 07818 586725
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