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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Engagement Worker (Lived Experience) to join the Salford-based Peer Support Network. You will use your lived experience to support recovery, promote accessible services, and help people connect with local resources.

You will plan events, contribute to online and offline content, promote the network to individuals and groups, and support autonomous peer-led decision making while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of substance use or related involvement is essential.
• Level 2 Peer Mentor qualification or willingness to undertake it is required.
• Live or have strong connections to Salford, or work there, is important.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run events and activities for the Peer Support Network.
• Contribute to online and offline content to raise awareness.
• Promote the network to individuals and groups.
• Point people in the right direction when support is needed.
• Coordinate plans with Salford peers to drive positive change.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and outcomes.
• Support peer-led, autonomous decision making with respect for diversity.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication

Motivational interviewing

Rapport building

Education

Level 2 Peer Mentor qualification

Job description

Community Engagement Worker (Lived Experience)

Company:

A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Achieve We’re looking for a person with lived experience of drug/alcohol problems (either personally or through a loved one) to join the Peer Support Network working with and for the people of Salford to improve recovery options and wellbeing. The project works to bring Salford’s recovery community together and help more people sustain recovery by raising awareness of services and support.

You will use your organisational, communication and people skills to support on a range of project work streams, which may include planning and running events, contributing to online and offline content, promoting the network to individuals and groups, and helping to point people in the right direction when they need support.

Using your lived experience, understanding of recovery models and knowledge of Salford as a place as a current or former resident, you will play a key role in promoting a healthy, happy, visible form of recovery that feels accessible and achievable for all residents of the town.

If you can answer YES to ALL the following questions, we'd love to hear from you!

• Do you live or work in Salford, or have strong connections to Salford?
• Do you have a passion to use your lived experience of drugs/alcohol (personal or a loved one's) to support the growth of the Peer Support network?
• Do you hold Level 2 Peer Mentor qualification or are willing to undertake it?

This role is for people who have lived experience of substance use (drugs/alcohol) either personally or through a loved one. The aim of the role is to enable the engagement of others who may benefit from enhanced community involvement and support networks, increasing visible ‘recovery’ and reducing stigma.

The Community Engagement Worker will act as an advocate, agreeing goals with the networks and people of Salford. They will provide ongoing practical support related to the project.

Using wisdom from your own experiences, you will inspire hope and belief that living well is possible in others. You will use your skills to support new initiatives including

• Support and promote recovery from drug/alcohol use as achievable
• Co-ordinate plans with Salford peers to promote positive change
• Emphasise hope and optimism in engagement methods, using techniques such as motivational interviewing and rapport building.
• Work with local community resources and services to obtain optimum outcome for the project
• Focus on strengths rather than deficits, using an asset based approach
• Maintain accurate records to monitor delivery and improvement
• Support peer led, autonomous decision making with respect for difference and diversit

You will also be involved in opportunities to develop the community based project through training and participation in improvement initiatives.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme

This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Sep 2026