Lived Experience Peer Consultant — Co-Design Local Services

St Giles Trust; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff pension

Flexible working

Advice service

Counselling sessions

Life insurance

Season ticket loan

Employee perks programme

Eye care voucher

Job summary

St Giles Trust is seeking a Changing Futures Peer Consultant to ensure people with lived experience have a meaningful say in how services are designed and delivered. You will work with the Knowsley Changing Futures team and partner organisations to bring insights into discussions that affect lives.

You will build trusted relationships, gather views from communities, and support co-production to shape services. The role requires DBS disclosure and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of multiple disadvantage is essential.
• Strong listening and empathetic communication style.
• Experience participating in groups, meetings or community activities.
• Good knowledge of Knowsley communities and local services.
• Understanding of co-production and why lived experience should influence decisions.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and use digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with people across Knowsley and help voices be heard.
• Gather views via conversations, focus groups, and community activities.
• Support co-production to shape services and decisions.
• Share lived experience perspectives in meetings with services and partners.
• Engage local groups to include diverse voices and ensure safe, inclusive contribution.
• Participate in reflective practice and safeguarding while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Empathy

Group participation

Co-production knowledge

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Tools

Email & online meetings

Basic IT tools

Job description

St Giles Trust is seeking a Changing Futures Peer Consultant to ensure people with lived experience have a meaningful say in how services are designed and delivered. You will work with the Knowsley Changing Futures team and partner organisations to bring insights into discussions that affect lives.

You will build trusted relationships, gather views from communities, and support co-production to shape services. The role requires DBS disclosure and a commitment to equality and inclusion.