Peer Support Worker in Stroud inStroud PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
Job description
Job summary
Have you ever
Experience
d a severe and enduring mental health issue such as psychosis or bi-polar disorder and received care from secondary mental health services but are now ready to move forward into a working role? Could you help use this
Experience
to help others both front line with services users offering them hope or within the organisation in helping develop our new intensive and assertive service.The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) have a particular focus on individuals with treatment resistant psychosis and frequent admissions or long stays in inpatient units locally, and out of county, as well as individuals with 24 hour support whose placements are at risk of breaking down.This role will seek to build links between internal services, VCSE (voluntary, community or social enterprise) organisations and existing/new care providers to ensure a multi-agency, collaborative and recovery-oriented approach to complex rehabilitation. This will include creating a shared ethos and goals and a sense of hope and optimism to deliver individualised and person-centred care to promote independence and integration within the local community.This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 15 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Peer Support Worker role are:To communicate with a variety of people and keep accurate and complete records consistent with the Trust's policies and procedures.To act as a specialist resource within the service, by offering a unique perspective to service users. To act as an expert on recovery resources.To share ideas about ways of achieving recovery goals.To co-facilitate group therapy, support and psycho-education groups in various settings within the community as deemed clinically appropriate.To promote opportunities for people with lived
Experience
to raise awareness and promote understanding.Attend Peer Support Group meetings.Support individuals and their families from a holistic perspective.Identify risk and ensure appropriate risk assessments are carried out, and comply with Health and Safety requirements.To attend and actively participate in support and supervision meetings and other meetings as agreed.To maintain good communication with colleagues within Gloucestershire Health and Care Trust, peer mentors, partner organisations and external agencies.Work closely with Trust social inclusion team, help lead on quarterly expert by lived
Experience
forums.The qualification, training &
Experience
requirements for the role are underlined in the
Job description
/
Person Specification
.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their
Experience
s of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
327-25-946
Job location
sWeavers CroftField RoadStroudGL5 2HZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as
Address
ing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and
Experience
to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.As a Peer Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Peer Support Worker , Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsEZWGgIxx
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialKnowledge of Health and wellbeing issues.Training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of
Experience
, knowledge or training.DesirablePrevious
Experience
of delivering peer mentoring services
Experience
EssentialThe post holder must have lived
Experience
of moderate to severe mental health difficulties in recent years.Proven
Experience
of unsupervised working practices.
Experience
in information analysis and provision of statistical reports.
Experience
of development of services.Ability to work in an enabling and creative way. Willingness too support people needs in recovery goals.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and OutlookDesirableAbility to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner.
Experience
of maintaining a comprehensive records.
Experience
of providing teaching or mentoring to adults.
Experience
of co-facilitating any group therapy.
Person Specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Have you ever
Experience
d a severe and enduring mental health issue such as psychosis or bi-polar disorder and received care from secondary mental health services but are now ready to move forward into a working role? Could you help use this
Experience
to help others both front line with services users offering them hope or within the organisation in helping develop our new intensive and assertive service.The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) have a particular focus on individuals with treatment resistant psychosis and frequent admissions or long stays in inpatient units locally, and out of county, as well as individuals with 24 hour support whose placements are at risk of breaking down.This role will seek to build links between internal services, VCSE (voluntary, community or social enterprise) organisations and existing/new care providers to ensure a multi-agency, collaborative and recovery-oriented approach to complex rehabilitation. This will include creating a shared ethos and goals and a sense of hope and optimism to deliver individualised and person-centred care to promote independence and integration within the local community.This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 15 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Peer Support Worker role are:To communicate with a variety of people and keep accurate and complete records consistent with the Trust's policies and procedures.To act as a specialist resource within the service, by offering a unique perspective to service users. To act as an expert on recovery resources.To share ideas about ways of achieving recovery goals.To co-facilitate group therapy, support and psycho-education groups in various settings within the community as deemed clinically appropriate.To promote opportunities for people with lived
Experience
to raise awareness and promote understanding.Attend Peer Support Group meetings.Support individuals and their families from a holistic perspective.Identify risk and ensure appropriate risk assessments are carried out, and comply with Health and Safety requirements.To attend and actively participate in support and supervision meetings and other meetings as agreed.To maintain good communication with colleagues within Gloucestershire Health and Care Trust, peer mentors, partner organisations and external agencies.Work closely with Trust social inclusion team, help lead on quarterly expert by lived
Experience
forums.The qualification, training &
Experience
requirements for the role are underlined in the
Job description
/
Person Specification
.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their
Experience
s of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
327-25-946
Job location
sWeavers CroftField RoadStroudGL5 2HZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as
Address
ing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and
Experience
to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.As a Peer Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Peer Support Worker , Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsEZWGgIxx
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialKnowledge of Health and wellbeing issues.Training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of
Experience
, knowledge or training.DesirablePrevious
Experience
of delivering peer mentoring services
Experience
EssentialThe post holder must have lived
Experience
of moderate to severe mental health difficulties in recent years.Proven
Experience
of unsupervised working practices.
Experience
in information analysis and provision of statistical reports.
Experience
of development of services.Ability to work in an enabling and creative way. Willingness too support people needs in recovery goals.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and OutlookDesirableAbility to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner.
Experience
of maintaining a comprehensive records.
Experience
of providing teaching or mentoring to adults.
Experience
of co-facilitating any group therapy.
Person Specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
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To work as a Peer Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of personal attributes, skills, and practical knowledge. Here are some essential skills and qualities that are valuable for this role:
1. Lived Experience: Having personal experience of mental health challenges, addiction, or other relevant issues is fundamental. This allows you to relate to and understand the experiences of those you will be supporting.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is crucial. You should be able to listen without judgment and offer support in a caring manner.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively engaging with individuals, families, and the wider community. This includes active listening and expressing thoughts clearly.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Building trust and rapport with those you support is important. You should be approachable, friendly, and able to connect with diverse individuals.
5. Problem-solving Skills: The ability to help individuals find solutions to their challenges is key. This includes being resourceful and supportive in helping people overcome barriers.
6. Teamwork: You may work collaboratively with mental health professionals, social workers, and other support staff, so being able to cooperate and integrate within a team is vital.
7. Boundaries and Professionalism: Understanding professional boundaries and maintaining a professional demeanor while being supportive is crucial. This includes knowing when to refer someone to a professional for additional help.
8. Cultural Competence: Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences, including understanding how different backgrounds can affect an individual's experience and needs.
9. Advocacy Skills: The ability to advocate for the needs and rights of those you support, navigating services and systems effectively on their behalf.
10. Knowledge of Support Services: Familiarity with local mental health services, support networks, and community resources so you can guide individuals to appropriate help.
11. Training: Some positions may require or recommend specific training programs, such as Mental Health First Aid, or specialized peer support training.
12. Self-care and Resilience: The role can be emotionally demanding, so you should have skills in self-care and resilience strategies to maintain your own well-being while supporting others.
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