Mental Health Peer Support Worker Adult Inpatient Wards

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking part-time Mental Health Peer Support Workers for inpatient wards in Stafford. Candidates must have personal lived experience of mental health challenges and be willing to share their experiences to inspire others. The role involves supporting individuals to regain control over their lives, embedding recovery values, and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the mental health community.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Commitment to obtain knowledge through work-based learning and training.
• Willingness to undertake ImROC Peer Support training if not previously completed.
• Own personal lived experience of mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide formalized peer support and practical assistance to service users.
• Inspire hope in others by sharing personal experiences.
• Act as an ambassador of recovery within the Trust and with external agencies.

Skills

First person experiential knowledge of recovery

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of mental health issues

Education

Accredited certificate in Life Coaching

Job description

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health Peer Support Worker - Adult Inpatient Wards

The closing date is 19 February 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role, your application may be withdrawn.

Have you had lived experience of mental ill health and services? Would you like to support other people who are currently experiencing mental health issues? If so, we would like to hear from you. We are looking to recruit 4 enthusiastic part time Mental Health Peer Support Workers to work in our mental health inpatient wards at St Georges Hospital, Stafford.

We have posts available on each of the following wards:

• 1 x Norbury House (Male PICU Ward)
• 1 x Milford House (Mixed sex adult acute ward)
• 1 x Chebsey House (Mixed sex adult acute ward)
• 1 x Brocton House (Mixed sex adult acute ward)

Please note that lived experience roles require applicants to have personal lived experience of mental health difficulties and of receiving care in the relevant setting. In this instance, applicants who do not hold lived experience of either accessing secondary mental health services and/or acute Inpatient mental health services need not apply.

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT. PLEASE NOTE - ONLY THOSE WHO ANSWER THE QUESTION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING:

Do you have direct lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing acute inpatient mental health services?

Main duties of the job

As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey.

Through sharing the wisdom of own lived experience, you will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. You will facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.

You will take a lead role in embedding recovery values within the service, alongside other Trust recovery champions, and act as an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations.

You will also have the opportunity to co-work with other colleagues and there will be some opportunities for group work.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

For further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact the Service Lead for our Inpatient Mental Health Wards, Emma Davies - [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training, (including accredited peer support worker training if not previously undertaken)
• Willingness to undertake or completion of ImROC Peer Support training
• Accredited certificate in Life Coaching

Experience

• Own personal lived experience of mental health challenges
• Own personal experience of accessing inpatient mental health services
• Willing to positively share own life experiences, and personal experience of mental health challenges with service users and carers
• Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid)

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate first person experiential knowledge of recovery
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the concept of personal recovery as it may apply to others
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers
• Ability to communicate on all levels and to a broad scope of individuals, both internally and externally to the Trust
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of mental health issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Person Specification