Lived-Experience Peer Support Worker (Part-Time)

Care England; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days paid holiday

Total reward package

Job summary

Turning Point is recruiting a Peer Support Worker for a part-time role at Wood Street, Nottingham County, to support individuals with complex mental health needs in a community setting. You will work with a team to provide tailored support and help residents develop independent living skills.

The ideal candidate has lived experience, strong communication, and the ability to adapt messages for different audiences. The role emphasizes recovery-oriented interventions and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and value base in mental health and related issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to tailor the message to the audience.

Responsibilities

• Draw on your own personal, lived experiences of your recovery journey – you will inspire hope to others who are experts by experience.
• Devise individually tailored support and risk management plans and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
• Help residents gain skills and coping strategies, while encouraging positive change and independence.
• Offer support face to face with residents in the community, individually and within group settings.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Coping/self-management

Job description

Turning Point is recruiting a Peer Support Worker for a part-time role at Wood Street, Nottingham County, to support individuals with complex mental health needs in a community setting. You will work with a team to provide tailored support and help residents develop independent living skills.

The ideal candidate has lived experience, strong communication, and the ability to adapt messages for different audiences. The role emphasizes recovery-oriented interventions and person-centred care.