Peer Support Worker

External Vacancy

The Peer Support Worker role is part of the peer support service within adult services at York Mind. The service operates in York Community MH Hubs, which are part of the Transforming Our City project, involving partners from the local authority, NHS, and voluntary sector organizations.

As a Peer Support Worker, you will provide 1-1 peer support to individuals accessing the service in community mental health hubs and throughout the community. The support may address various issues, including improving health and wellbeing, facilitating access to community activities, combating loneliness, or simply listening. Flexibility is essential, and you will draw on your own mental health experience to support others while maintaining professional boundaries. Note that you will be working with individuals who may have serious mental illnesses.

We are recruiting Peer Support Workers for the new 24/7 mental health hub, with roles available for both day and night shifts:

1. Day roles: 14 to 35 hours per week, involving some evening and weekend work.
2. Night roles: 24 or 36 hours per week (2 or 3 12-hour shifts), including some weekend work.

Application details, including the recruitment pack and form, are available on the York Mind Jobs page.

Closing date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 at 12 midnight.

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