Part Time Lived Experience Practitioner - mental health

eSift Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a part-time Lived Experience Practitioner in Mental Health to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on supporting adults facing mental health challenges by sharing personal experiences and providing peer support. The ideal candidate will embody empathy and understanding, helping individuals navigate their recovery journeys and connect with essential community resources. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, this organization offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying generous benefits such as annual leave and a pension plan. If you are passionate about mental health and community support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days annual leave pro rata

Pension

Access to Simply Health

Blended working

Employee discount programme

Extra day off on birthday

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental illness or caring for someone with mental health issues.
• Experience in supportive roles and accessing mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and practical assistance to individuals with mental health issues.
• Help individuals regain control over their recovery journey.

Skills

Lived experience of mental illness

Experience accessing mental health services

Ability to share personal story of recovery

Experience in a supportive role

Travel across the Woking area

Job description

Our client is a non-profit organisation working with people to support their health and wellbeing. Established for over 30 years, they have provided services alongside a variety of statutory and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) colleagues in Surrey and its borders. They believe change is achievable when offered by a flexible, respectful, inclusive and a non-judgemental approach.

They are currently looking for a part-time Lived Experience Practitioner Mental Health to work as part of their team.

Salary: GBP26,600 Pro rata
Hours: 21 hours a week (ideally you will be able to work a Monday / Thursday / Friday)
Duration: permanent position
Company Benefits: 26 days annual leave pro rata (rising with service) + bank holidays + 1 extra days leave on your birthday, Pension, Access to Simply Health, Blended working, Employee discount programme and more
Location: Woking area

This role is part of an emotional and wellbeing service that supports adults aged over 18 in primary care who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

Through sharing wisdom from your own or a friend or family member's experience, the Lived Experience Practitioner will work specially with individuals to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Providing formalised peer support and practical assistance to people using the service in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey. Helping with the transition to use other mental health services and through working with the individuals, you will promote choice and opportunities to enable feeling connected to and valued in their community.
You may accompany individuals you are working with to service appointments, meetings/activities of their choice and perform a range of practical tasks aligned to recovery goals.

Working within a multidisciplinary team you will be building networks and relationships in the community and signposting and bridging to various resources.

This post is subject to a DBS check. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role.
Our ideal applicant will have/be:

• Lived experience of mental illness or caring for somebody who has mental health problems
• Experience accessing primary and/or secondary mental health services
• Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner
• Experience of being in a supportive role is ideal
• Able to travel across the Woking area