Peer Support Facilitator — Flexible Part-Time Role

Mind BLMK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension scheme

Westfield Health Plan

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Job summary

Mind BLMK is seeking a Peer Support Worker to join our Mental Health services in Milton Keynes. You will facilitate peer groups, support recovery journeys, and help service users access wider Mind BLMK resources.

This role emphasizes lived experience, strong interpersonal skills, and collaboration with NHS and community partners; flexible, part-time hours include Tue/Wed/Fri evenings, with pro rata benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with mental health needs.
• Understanding of the recovery journey and well-being principles.
• Able to work using personal lived experience to support others.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Peer Support groups and ensure outcomes that support individuals with mental health and well-being needs.
• Support service users to access other Mind BLMK services.
• Encourage client engagement with Mind BLMK through membership and training opportunities.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service.
• Identify and build relationships with NHS trusts, community groups, and relevant services for partnership work and signposting.
• Carry out Data Handling, Cash Handling and Health & Safety responsibilities as directed by the Operations Manager.

Job description

Mind BLMK is seeking a Peer Support Worker to join our Mental Health services in Milton Keynes. You will facilitate peer groups, support recovery journeys, and help service users access wider Mind BLMK resources.

This role emphasizes lived experience, strong interpersonal skills, and collaboration with NHS and community partners; flexible, part-time hours include Tue/Wed/Fri evenings, with pro rata benefits and a supportive team.