Mental Health Peer Support Worker

EACH Counselling; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Westminster is seeking a motivated Mental Health Peer Support Worker. The role involves coordinating peer volunteers, monitoring service activities, and engaging with the community through various channels. Candidates should have a good educational background, experience working with individuals with mental health challenges, and knowledge of engaging with diverse communities. This permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits, promoting career growth and professional development.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays

4%-6% employer pension contributions

Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year

Flexible working hours

Fully paid DBS check

Qualifications

• Good level of education to GCSE or above.
• Experience of working with people who have lived experienced mental health issues.
• Knowledge of community engagement and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support peer volunteers in service activities.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of work and provide reports.
• Disseminate key messages through various community channels.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with mental health issues

Knowledge of community engagement

Experience with Black, Minority & Ethnic communities

Ability to coordinate with stakeholders

Education

Good level of education to GCSE or above

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Mental Health Peer Support Worker that will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supporting peer volunteers to deliver service activities.
• Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of work, providing statistics and reports, including on activity levels, peer volunteers and campaign impact.
• Disseminating key messages through various channels within the local community (e.g. social media, leaflets).
• Participating fully with the agreed support structures for the post, e.g. training and development.
• Represent EACH at meetings, briefings and networks as well as contributing to internal meetings including establishing organizational priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Good level of education to GCSE or above.
• Experience of working with people who have lived experienced mental health issues.
• Knowledge of community engagement, empowerment processes and outreach.
• Experience of working with Black, Minority & Ethnic communities.
• Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders and safeguarding.

Salary and Working Hours

Salary: £27,300 – £30,095 per annum (full‑time equivalent inclusive of outer London weighting).  Pro‑rata: £16,380 – £18,057 per annum (inclusive of OLW).  Hours: 22.5 hours per week.  Duration: This is a permanent post, subject to performance and continuous funding.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, stepping up to 30 days by year 6.
• 4%‑6% employers pension contributions.
• Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service.
• Staff recognition award scheme.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Ringfenced personal training budget.
• Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service.
• E‑wallet benefit scheme.
• Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level).

Closing Date

Closing Date: 1st January 2026.  Interviews: 13th January 2026.

EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer. CVs will NOT be accepted; all applicants must complete the application form you are redirected to when you click “APPLY”.