Band 3 Peer Support Worker - 18-25 Pathway

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Marston Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Band 3 Peer Support Worker role in the 18-25 Pathway is based at Maple Leaf Centre, Marston Green, and is offered on a part‑time, flexible basis. The successful candidate will bring lived experience of mental health challenges to inspire recovery, provide peer support to young adults, and work with the multidisciplinary team to support personal goals.

Key responsibilities include delivering one-to-one and group support, assisting with education, employment and housing transitions, and

Qualifications

• Relevant lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Willing to complete Level 3 certificate in Peer Support.
• Experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience of delivering peer support.
• Experience of teaching, coaching or mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group-based peer support to 18–25 year olds within the pathway.
• Support young adults through education, employment, housing and independent living transitions.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and person-centred support.
• Maintain records, supervision participation and ongoing professional development.

Job description

Band 3 Peer Support Worker - 18-25 Pathway

Band 3

Main area Peer Support/ Lived Experience Professionals Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

21 hours per week (Working flexibly to meet the needs of the service) Job ref 436-8176427

Site Maple Leaf Centre Town Marston Green Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

The role of a Peer Support Worker (PSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental health challenges, or experience of caring for a close friend or close family member experiencing mental health challenges. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. They make a positive contribution to the lives of others by using their lived experience.

Main duties of the job

The Peer Support Worker (PSW) will provide one-to-one and group-based peer support to young adults aged 18–25 within the Solihull Pathway, drawing on their own lived experience of mental health challenges to inspire hope, promote recovery and support self-determination. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, the PSW will build trusting relationships based on mutuality and support individuals to identify and achieve their personal recovery goals.

The post holder will support young adults through key life transitions, including education, employment, housing, relationships and independent living, helping them to access community resources and develop meaningful social connections. They will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to deliver recovery-focused, person-centred support and contribute a lived experience perspective to service development.

The PSW will champion the values of peer support, promote inclusion and recovery-oriented practice, maintain accurate records, participate in supervision and continuous professional development, and contribute to the ongoing development of the 18–25 Pathway through co-production, innovation and service improvement.

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

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• Relevant lived experience
• Level 3 certificate in Peer Support or willingness to complete
• Ability to use personal experiences to support others and demonstrate empathy
• Ability to use judgement & know when to elevate risk
• Able to understand and adhere to the boundaries of peer support working
• Sensitivity to the needs of service users and their families
• Flexible approach
• Personal understanding of how to manage stress and when to access support
• Reliable
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience of delivering peer support
• Experience of teaching, coaching, mentoring

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.