Peer Support Worker

Rotherwood; Fleetwood; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherwood is recruiting Peer Support Workers to support individuals across Blackpool and Fleetwood facing mental health challenges and social barriers. In this rewarding community-based role you'll help people overcome housing difficulties, debt, benefits concerns, social isolation and access to essential services.

You’ll work in people’s homes and communities, build confidence, achieve positive outcomes and improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience in a supportive role.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of individuals requiring support.
• Providing practical and emotional support within the community.
• Supporting people to access services, appointments and local resources.
• Assisting with housing, benefits, debt and social inclusion needs.
• Maintaining accurate case notes and records.
• Building positive, professional relationships with service users.

Skills

Driving licence

Supportive role

Microsoft Office

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day

We are recruiting Peer Support Workers to support individuals across Blackpool and Fleetwood who are experiencing mental health challenges and social barriers that impact their wellbeing.

This is a rewarding community-based role where you'll support people to overcome issues such as housing difficulties, debt, benefits concerns, social isolation, physical health challenges and access to essential services.

No two days are the same. You’ll work directly with individuals in their homes and communities, helping them build confidence, achieve positive outcomes and improve their quality of life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of individuals requiring support
• Providing practical and emotional support within the community
• Supporting people to access services, appointments and local resources
• Assisting with housing, benefits, debt and social inclusion needs
• Maintaining accurate case notes and records
• Building positive, professional relationships with service users

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Experience in a supportive role
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and manage challenging situations

Desirable:

• Experience as a Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Community Support Worker or Care Assistant
• Mental health experience
• Lived experience of mental health recovery
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults in the community

Why Apply?

• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to progress within a well-established organisation
• Community-based role with variety and autonomy
• Supportive team environment

If you're passionate about helping people overcome barriers and achieve positive change, we'd love to hear from you.