Lead Lived Experience Practitioner – Peer Recovery

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner to support mental health service delivery across community sites. The role involves facilitating service user and carer involvement, providing person-centred support, and delivering lived experience-based therapeutic interventions. Ideal candidates will possess direct personal experience of mental distress, a commitment to equality and human rights, and a strong knowledge of mental health practices. This position offers the opportunity to be an ambassador for the Trust while promoting wellbeing and support in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Direct personal experience of mental and emotional distress is essential.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and human rights.
• Engagement in personal development and training.

Responsibilities

• Support service user and carer involvement initiatives.
• Deliver lived experience-based group and individual support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using SystmOne.
• Engage with community and third sector providers.
• Participate in Trust mandatory training & development.

Skills

Person-centred support

Trauma-informed care

Community engagement

Mental health knowledge

Self-reflective practices

Education

Experience of lived experience in mental health

Job description

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner to support mental health service delivery across community sites. The role involves facilitating service user and carer involvement, providing person-centred support, and delivering lived experience-based therapeutic interventions. Ideal candidates will possess direct personal experience of mental distress, a commitment to equality and human rights, and a strong knowledge of mental health practices. This position offers the opportunity to be an ambassador for the Trust while promoting wellbeing and support in a challenging environment.