Peer Support Worker in Nottingham inNottingham PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
PERMANENT
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Job description
Job summary
We are looking for an innovative and motivated Peer Support Worker to work in the City Central LMHT across which covers various GP's across Nottingham City. The successful applicant will have lived
Experience
of mental health services and will be offered support in developing self/role via the Trust's Peer Support Development Unit.Peer support workers use their
Experience
s to offer empathy and understanding to others, inspiring hope and belief that recovery is possible. In this role, the peer worker will offer peer support alongside practical assistance in order to help people feel in control of their lives and their own unique recovery process. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, they will promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.The peer support worker will act as a recovery champion within the team and an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. Peer workers will also be expected to invest in their own personal and professional development as well as supporting ongoing development of peer roles in the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The peer support worker will work as part of the multidisciplinary community team, offering support to people who are being supported by community mental health teams.To establish supportive relationships with people using mental health services and their loved ones, based on the core principles of peer support (mutual, reciprocal, strengths focused, safe, progressive, non-directive, recovery focused and inclusive).To share personal
Experience
s of recovery and coping to build connection and inform support.To use active listening skills to help people develop self-understanding and identify their personal recovery goals.To support others in achieving goals that they have identified for themselves.To role model recovery, personal responsibility and self-awareness.To raise awareness of recovery language among Trust staff by modelling positive, strengths based, non-discriminatory, non-jargon, non-medicalised language in all areas of work.To embrace every opportunity to work with people in a recovery focused way, supporting the community team by undertaking duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.To maintain strengths focused clinical records.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-1329-25-MH
Job location
sHighbury HospitalBulwellNottinghamNG6 9DR
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a core member of the community multi-disciplinary team, the peer support worker will work alongside people who are living in the community. The peer support worker will use active listening skills and the core principles of peer support to build supportive connections with both staff members and people are being supported by services as well as their carers and loved ones. The peer support worker will also contribute to daily team processes such as completing care plans, offering personal care and support with everyday living. It is expected that the peer support worker will undertake every interaction with a recovery focused, positive approach.The peer support worker will be required to report to the team leader and access the peer group supervision provided within the Trust, as well as attending peer support development days and contributing to developments across the trust.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS
Experience
would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This
Salary
is below the minimum
Salary
required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsZKp28C9t note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from
Salary
following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your
Salary
over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Salary
is below the minimum
Person Specification
Values and behavioursEssentialAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion TeamworkAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.Physical requirementsEssentialHas the ability to perform the full range of duties.Manual handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc as needed.Break away and de-escalation techniquesTrainingEssentialCompletion of Peer Support Worker Training.DesirableLevel of educational attainment to NVQ 3/AS Level or equivalentMental Health related qualification ie. Certificate in Community Mental Health or equivalentWillingness to undertake further training in line with the development of peer support
Experience
EssentialLived
Experience
of mental distress and recovery
Experience
of being in a supportive and enabling roleDesirable
Experience
of being supported by a community mental health team
Experience
of working in a healthcare setting
Experience
of working in a team
Experience
of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others
Experience
of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and techniques
Experience
of working across different organisational boundariesSkillsEssentialAbility to use personal
Experience
s to support others and demonstrate empathyActive listening skillsAbility to reflect on
Experience
s and working practice personally and in group settingsExcellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skillsWillingness to use the Trust IT systemsAble to build inclusive relationships with a wide range of peopleAble to create a safe environment and use techniques to reduce anxiety and understand conflictAbility to work in an enabling and creative way, where the person is the expert in their own recoveryWillingness to support people in ways which they choose to meet their recovery goalsPersonal understanding of how to manage stress and when to access supportAbility to use initiativeAble to work in a flexible wayResourceful and creativeGood organisational skills including time managementSupportive to other colleaguesAble to demonstrate a patient, non-judgmental, respectful and compassionate attitudeDesirablePresentation skillsComputer literate in Microsoft office
Contract
ual requirementsEssentialAble to travel to various locations to meet service needs.
Experience
EssentialLived
Experience
of working in a team
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
We are looking for an innovative and motivated Peer Support Worker to work in the City Central LMHT across which covers various GP's across Nottingham City. The successful applicant will have lived
Experience
of mental health services and will be offered support in developing self/role via the Trust's Peer Support Development Unit.Peer support workers use their
Experience
s to offer empathy and understanding to others, inspiring hope and belief that recovery is possible. In this role, the peer worker will offer peer support alongside practical assistance in order to help people feel in control of their lives and their own unique recovery process. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, they will promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.The peer support worker will act as a recovery champion within the team and an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. Peer workers will also be expected to invest in their own personal and professional development as well as supporting ongoing development of peer roles in the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The peer support worker will work as part of the multidisciplinary community team, offering support to people who are being supported by community mental health teams.To establish supportive relationships with people using mental health services and their loved ones, based on the core principles of peer support (mutual, reciprocal, strengths focused, safe, progressive, non-directive, recovery focused and inclusive).To share personal
Experience
s of recovery and coping to build connection and inform support.To use active listening skills to help people develop self-understanding and identify their personal recovery goals.To support others in achieving goals that they have identified for themselves.To role model recovery, personal responsibility and self-awareness.To raise awareness of recovery language among Trust staff by modelling positive, strengths based, non-discriminatory, non-jargon, non-medicalised language in all areas of work.To embrace every opportunity to work with people in a recovery focused way, supporting the community team by undertaking duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.To maintain strengths focused clinical records.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-1329-25-MH
Job location
sHighbury HospitalBulwellNottinghamNG6 9DR
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a core member of the community multi-disciplinary team, the peer support worker will work alongside people who are living in the community. The peer support worker will use active listening skills and the core principles of peer support to build supportive connections with both staff members and people are being supported by services as well as their carers and loved ones. The peer support worker will also contribute to daily team processes such as completing care plans, offering personal care and support with everyday living. It is expected that the peer support worker will undertake every interaction with a recovery focused, positive approach.The peer support worker will be required to report to the team leader and access the peer group supervision provided within the Trust, as well as attending peer support development days and contributing to developments across the trust.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS
Experience
would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This
Salary
is below the minimum
Salary
required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsZKp28C9t note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from
Salary
following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your
Salary
over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Salary
is below the minimum
Person Specification
Values and behavioursEssentialAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion TeamworkAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.Physical requirementsEssentialHas the ability to perform the full range of duties.Manual handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc as needed.Break away and de-escalation techniquesTrainingEssentialCompletion of Peer Support Worker Training.DesirableLevel of educational attainment to NVQ 3/AS Level or equivalentMental Health related qualification ie. Certificate in Community Mental Health or equivalentWillingness to undertake further training in line with the development of peer support
Experience
EssentialLived
Experience
of mental distress and recovery
Experience
of being in a supportive and enabling roleDesirable
Experience
of being supported by a community mental health team
Experience
of working in a healthcare setting
Experience
of working in a team
Experience
of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others
Experience
of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and techniques
Experience
of working across different organisational boundariesSkillsEssentialAbility to use personal
Experience
s to support others and demonstrate empathyActive listening skillsAbility to reflect on
Experience
s and working practice personally and in group settingsExcellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skillsWillingness to use the Trust IT systemsAble to build inclusive relationships with a wide range of peopleAble to create a safe environment and use techniques to reduce anxiety and understand conflictAbility to work in an enabling and creative way, where the person is the expert in their own recoveryWillingness to support people in ways which they choose to meet their recovery goalsPersonal understanding of how to manage stress and when to access supportAbility to use initiativeAble to work in a flexible wayResourceful and creativeGood organisational skills including time managementSupportive to other colleaguesAble to demonstrate a patient, non-judgmental, respectful and compassionate attitudeDesirablePresentation skillsComputer literate in Microsoft office
Contract
ual requirementsEssentialAble to travel to various locations to meet service needs.
Experience
EssentialLived
Experience
of working in a team
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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