Homerton Peer Mentor Volunteer

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London is seeking Volunteer Peer Mentors to provide support to individuals with shared health experiences. This role includes participating in training, committing 4-8 hours per month, and engaging in regular team check-ins. Ideal volunteers will have strong emotional support skills and the ability to connect with others. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to community health and gain experience in peer support.

Benefits

Training from experts

Ongoing support from clinical team

Access to exclusive NHS benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to provide emotional support and connect with peers.
• Effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training covering listening skills, confidentiality, and health condition information.
• Commit around 4-8 hours a month to mentoring activities.
• Engage in regular check-ins with the clinical support team.

Job description

Homerton Peer Mentor Volunteer

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

Have you ever thought about using your experience to help others like you? Then apply to become a Homerton Peer Mentor Volunteer!

What is Peer-led Peer Support?

It's when people with shared experiences, like a health condition, meet one-on-one or in groups to listen, share ideas, and offer emotional support. Peer mentors, who have the same lived experience, lead these sessions.

Peer support can build connection, confidence, and practical skills to help each other to live well.

Why Volunteer?

• Build confidence and skills in communication, emotional support, and leading groups
• Receive training from experts at The Peer Partnership
• Receive ongoing support from the Homerton clinical team
• Make a real difference by helping others navigate their health and wellbeing.
• Connect with a supportive community who understands your experience
• Become an official Homerton volunteer with exclusive benefits like NHS Elect workshops, an NHS email account, access to Microsoft Teams, and eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts, travel expenses paid and a drinks voucher at each session.

Main duties of the job

What's Involved?

• Training: 6 half-day sessions (online or in-person) covering listening skills, confidentiality, boundaries, and basic health condition info. Also, Homerton specific training on policies and procedures.
• Peer Mentor Volunteer time commitment: Around 4-8 hours a month, which is flexible to fit your schedule
• Ongoing Support: Regular check-ins with the clinical host team

About us

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Volunteer role therefore no salary attached

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

293-HHVOL-22-Q

Job locations

Homerton University Hospital
Homerton Hospital
London
E9 6SR

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital
Homerton Hospital
London
E9 6SR

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Project Manager
Joanna Lyndon-Cohen
[e-mail]
07918938912