BALLYFERMOT STAR CLG
ADDRESS: 7 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin *
POST TITLE: Seeking Safety Peer Support Worker
POST HOURS: 7
POST SALARY: € *, *
(pro rata)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Team Leader
PURPOSE OF POST: To work with and support Ballyfermot STAR CLG in
delivering the Seeking Safety programme. You will bring your skills
and experience as a Peer Support Worker, having had similar life
experiences to Seeking Safety group members, to enhance and strengthen
this programme.
BACKGROUND
The Seeking Safety Ireland project has been supported by the
Department of Health. The commitment is to develop and implement a
cross sectoral, interagency Irish adaptation of the Seeking Safety
model to support hard to reach people who experience both mental
health and substance use issues, paying particular attention to those
experiencing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Research has
shown both internationally and here in Ireland that co-production,
co-delivery and a fully integrated approach is the most beneficial way
to support individuals in our services.
Seeking Safety works from the premise that people who have the dual
diagnosis of PTSD and Substance Use are more likely to engage in less
safe drug and alcohol using activities and veer towards poly drug use.
They generally experience a variety of life problems and will have an
enduring relationship with both diagnoses. Also, they are unlikely to
have the life skills to create the safety they need for the impacts of
PTSD to reduce and the need for the painkilling task of substance use
to decline.
SEEKING SAFETY PEER WORKER
The Seeking Safety Peer worker will help in the delivery of the
Seeking Safety programme with the Seeking Safety Project Worker. The
Peer Worker will be trained in Seeking Safety and so will not need to
know about how to run a Seeking Safety programme in order to apply for
this post. You do, however, need to be an experienced Peer Worker who
is consistent in their approach and displays a level of
self-reflectiveness.
THE ROLE
The Seeking Safety Peer Support Worker will work in partnership with
the Seeking Safety Project Worker to support participants impacted by
the dual diagnosis of addiction and mental health issues to engage in
a facilitated psycho-educational programme based on the Seeking Safety
model.
THE PEER SUPPORT WORKER WILL
* Provide peer support to group participants who engage in the
programme
* Help to establish an environment that is inclusive and safe
* Work with the Seeking Safety Project Worker to assist the group
facilitation of the programme for participants impacted by the dual
diagnosis of addiction and trauma
* Assist with the paperwork associated with this programme
intervention
* Review and critically reflect upon outcomes and learning to share
with relevant stakeholders.
* Work as part of the team in Ballyfermot STAR CLG, if required
assisting with other work that may emerge in your time as Peer Support
Worker.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* A relevant qualification in a health, education or related field
from Level 3 on the QQI Framework.
* Have a strong commitment to mental health and recovery.
* Have a strong desire to inspire others on a similar path to your
own: be open to appropriately sharing your story and listening to
others and able to implement clear boundaries in your role – knowing
where your role ends, and it is time to refer to others to take the
work further.
* Exhibit social stability.
* Informed by lived experience of trauma/mental health and /or
addiction challenges.
* Experience of working with individuals and groups in addiction
and/or mental health/trauma as a Peer Support Worker.
* Experience of working with women-only groups.
* Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
* A team player who has experience of efficient and accurate
compute/recording skills.
OTHER
* Availability for flexible rostered working hours is essential.
* Garda Vetting will apply.
THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST
OF ALL DUTIES INVOLVED AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE POST HOLDER MAY BE
REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS APPROPRIATE TO THE POST WHICH MAY
BE ASSIGNED TO HIM/HER FROM TIME TO TIME AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE POST WHILE IN OFFICE.
* Closing date FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY 4PM
* Shortlisting will apply.
CV and cover letter to be sent to *
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
