Evening Peer Support Coach — Mental Health & Recovery

Mental Health Matters; Dartford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity for mental health support is seeking a Peer Support Worker in Dartford, providing essential support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. The role involves welcoming new service users, managing crisis recovery, and facilitating peer support sessions. Candidates should have lived experience in mental health and the ability to build connections with those they support. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and generous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme up to 5%

Ongoing personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Must have personal experience of mental health difficulties.
• Ability to warmly welcome and support new individuals.
• Experience in facilitating group support sessions.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and introduce new people into the service.
• Support the day‑to‑day management of crisis recovery.
• Develop and facilitate small group sessions of peer support.

Skills

Lived experience in mental health

Ability to build connections

Advocacy skills

Job description

A national charity for mental health support is seeking a Peer Support Worker in Dartford, providing essential support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. The role involves welcoming new service users, managing crisis recovery, and facilitating peer support sessions. Candidates should have lived experience in mental health and the ability to build connections with those they support. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and generous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.