Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Peer) - THRIVE Welcome Team

Penumbra Mental Health; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization is seeking a Peer Practitioner to leverage lived experiences of mental illness to aid others' recovery. The role involves providing 1:1 support, facilitating groups, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong emotional resilience and confidence in sharing recovery strategies. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth within the vibrant Thrive Edinburgh service.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for professional development

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Lived or living experience of mental illness is essential.
• Strong emotional resilience is crucial.
• Confidence in sharing recovery tools and coping mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support according to discipline.
• Facilitate group work for Decision Skills and ADHD.
• Cover open access drop-in for mental health support.
• Collaborate with NHS and third-sector organisations.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Experience sharing recovery tools

Mental health support knowledge

Job description

Location

Edinburgh

Salary

£24,618 - £25,944 (£12.62 - £13.30 p/h equivalent)

Employment Type

Full‑part time available – Permanent

About the Role

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Thrive Edinburgh service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

We have a unique vacancy for Peer Practitioner and are looking to recruit someone with lived/living experience of Mental Ill Health. This is an opportunity for you to use your lived experience of recovery and self‑management to provide hope and belief for others, through equal relationships and shared experiences. This peer role requires someone who is emotionally resilient and confident to appropriately share the tools and coping mechanisms that have helped them to this point in their recovery. Do you feel able to support others and help them navigate their recovery journey?

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support according to discipline.
• Facilitate group work for Decision Skills and ADHD.
• Cover Open Access drop‑in first point of contact for people seeking mental health support.
• Collaborate with NHS and third‑sector organisations within the multidisciplinary Thrive Welcome Teams.

Qualifications

• Lived or living experience of mental illness.
• Strong emotional resilience.
• Confidence in sharing recovery tools and coping mechanisms.

Benefits

Friendly team with supportive environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional development. Access to employee benefits and inspiring colleagues.

Application & Eligibility

Only applications completed through our website will be considered. We cannot offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must currently have the legal right to work in the UK or already have an application in progress to obtain that right.

EEO Statement

Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us.