Band 3 Peer Support Worker - DICE | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a compassionate Peer Support Worker to provide support for children and young people with learning disabilities or autism. Utilize your lived experience to guide and help individuals in crisis while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates are empathetic and driven to make a difference in their community.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of learning disabilities or autism.
• Ability to provide emotional support during crises.
• Collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based emotional and practical support.
• Support individuals and families during crises.
• Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis Management

Job description

Overview

Due to newly acquired funding, we are looking to expand our provision of enhanced support for children and young people with autism and / or learning disabilities who are at risk of psychiatric admission. The DICE team provides intensive support for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism during times of crisis and recovery when discharged back to the care of community services. Our aim is to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, stabilise crises, and support recovery in the community. The team provides short term intensive intervention, working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and local services, to stabilise and enable people to live safely and meaningfully in the community.

Role: Peer Support Worker

Peer Support Workers bring a unique and invaluable perspective, using their own lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, to offer guidance, connection, and practical support. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Worker to join our team. This role is designed for people with lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, or mental health, who want to use their experience to support others in crisis or recovery in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based emotional and practical support.
• Use your lived experience to support individuals, their families and carers during periods of stress or crisis.
• Work as part of the MDT, ensuring the voice of the individual shapes care planning and service delivery.
• Support engagement, recovery, and resilience during crisis periods through goal setting with individuals, accessing appropriate resources, and working collaboratively within and across care teams to ensure a collaborative approach.

About the Trust

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 and Values

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.

Application Information

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

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This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025.