Recovery‑Focused Peer Support Worker

Together UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Together UK is seeking a Peer Support Worker for the Norwich area to work with people across Norwich and East Norfolk, using lived experience of mental health recovery to build trust and support personal goals. The role involves one-to-one and group peer support within a multidisciplinary team.

The post emphasises empathetic listening, resilience, and a commitment to equality, inclusion, and reducing stigma. Sleep-in shifts may be required with appropriate allowances.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience of mental health distress/recovery.
• Ability to work with diverse service users and staff.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, authentic relationships using lived experience.
• Provide one-to-one and group peer support.
• Support individuals to identify strengths and pursue recovery goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team under guidance of Peer Support Co-ordinator.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication skills

Equality & inclusion

Crisis awareness

IT skills

Time management

Autonomous decisions

Collaboration

Record-keeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client record system

Shared calendars

Job description

Together UK is seeking a Peer Support Worker for the Norwich area to work with people across Norwich and East Norfolk, using lived experience of mental health recovery to build trust and support personal goals. The role involves one-to-one and group peer support within a multidisciplinary team.

The post emphasises empathetic listening, resilience, and a commitment to equality, inclusion, and reducing stigma. Sleep-in shifts may be required with appropriate allowances.