Eating Disorder Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Eating Disorders Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner to enhance peer support services. The role involves supervision, training, and promoting best practices in peer support. The ideal candidate will have lived experience and a relevant degree, contributing to recovery-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• Lived experience recovery from an Eating disorder.
• Experience of Peer Support working.
• Experience of delivering mentoring and/or supervision/appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of Peer Support and Lived Experience Practice.
• Promote best practices in peer support across the service.
• Coordinate and deliver Team Preparation sessions for new Peer Support Workers.

Skills

Public Speaking

Basic IT Skills

Understanding of Equality and Diversity

Education

Degree Level Qualification or Equivalent

Completed Peer Support Training

Job description

Job Summary

Working across the Eating Disorder Services, the role of the Eating Disorders Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner will support the development and ongoing delivery of CNWL's Peer Support and Lived Experience Practice within the Eating Disorder Services.

The post holder will ensure Peer Support Worker (PSW) roles are created and aligned with trust policies, support PSWs and Senior PSWs, and promote the Recovery agenda across sites. They may also support PSWs in working with service users, including 1-1 lived experience support or running peer support groups.

Additionally, the postholder will contribute as a stakeholder within the Recovery and Wellbeing College and may deliver courses occasionally.

Main Duties

• Supervision: Monthly 1-1 supervision with line manager and clinical contact post-probation; meet regularly with Senior and Parent/Carer Peer Support Workers for supervision.
• Raise the profile of peer support internally and externally through presentations, workshops, and projects.
• Support and cover for Peer Support Workers in various settings.
• Use lived experience and leadership skills to inform senior management discussions on care quality and service development.
• Act as an ambassador for the Trust externally.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusivity, and human rights.

About Us

CNWL provides NHS services across physical and mental health sectors, including community, hospital, prison, and residential care. We work in partnership with patients, families, staff, and organizations, with expansion plans for the future.

Watch our staff video on working with the CNWL Eating Disorders service.

Lived Experience Workforce

CNWL employs over 100 peer workers across various settings, including mental health, addictions, complex care, and the Recovery & Wellbeing College.

Job Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change, Band 6, Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 p.a. (inc HCAS), Contract: Permanent, Pattern: Full-time

Location: Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service, 1 Nightingale Place, Kensington & Chelsea, London SW10 9NG

Job Responsibilities

• Commit to professional development, staying updated with research, and building networks.
• Promote best practices in peer support through training and development.
• Participate in supervision, training, team meetings, and organizational events.
• Promote understanding of peer roles at all organizational levels.
• Attend and contribute to management and service development meetings.
• Lead and support recruitment and role development of peer workers.
• Ensure peer workers have resources to support recovery and social inclusion.
• Propose policy or service improvements to foster a therapeutic, inclusive, and responsive culture.
• Promote positive attitudes towards eating disorders and service users using an intersectional, person-centred approach.

Person Specification

Lived Experience (Essential)

• Recovery from an eating disorder
• Experience in peer support, mentoring, supervision
• First-person experiential knowledge of recovery
• Basic IT skills (Word, email)
• Understanding of equality and diversity
• Public speaking experience

Desirable

• Policy development experience
• Knowledge of community resources and service user groups
• Teaching experience

Qualifications (Essential)

• Degree or equivalent
• Completed peer support training
• Continuing professional development evidence

Desirable

• Mentorship or supervision training

Other info includes DBS check requirements and sponsorship details, which are necessary for compliance and eligibility.