Mental Health Peer Support Worker

EACH Counselling; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity is seeking a Mental Health Peer Support Worker in the Greater London area. This role involves coordinating peer volunteers, contributing to project evaluations, and engaging with the community. Candidates should have a good level of education and experience with mental health issues. The position offers competitive salaries, generous leave, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development. Remote work may be required. Closing date for applications is 1st January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Study leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people who have lived experienced mental health issues.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supporting peer volunteers to deliver service activities.
• Monitoring and evaluating work, providing statistics and reports.
• Contributing to internal meetings and establishing organizational priorities.

Skills

Community engagement

Empowerment processes

Working with Black, Minority & Ethnic communities

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Good level of education to GCSE or above

Job description

Mental Health Peer Support Worker

Location: The post will be based at EACH Ealing. Remote working may be necessary and will be required primarily to work offsite in LB of Ealing.

Salary: £27,300 - £30,095 pa (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 post is permanent, but is subject to performance continuous funding.

EACH is a growing charity providing a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence and alcohol and substance misuse issues. Our services, and our success, are driven and delivered by a diverse staff and volunteer team, who are as passionate and committed as we are to meeting the needs of our local communities.

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

• 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.

Rewards and Benefits of Working for EACH

• Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays with stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in 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).

Application Process

Closing Date: 1st January 2026

Interviews: 13th January 2026

CVs will NOT be accepted; all applicants must complete the application form you are redirected to when you click “APPLY”.

Equal Opportunities

EACH offers a 4% - 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee's contributions and has a commitment to staff development and training. EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer.