Peer Support Worker in Chippenham inChippenham PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Peer Support Worker Job details Posting date: 28 October 2025 Hours: Full time Closing date: 27 November 2025 Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire Remote working: On-site only Company: Alabare Job type: Permanent Job reference: Reference number 5 Apply for this job Summary Alabaré, as a key partner within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership (a collaboration of voluntary organisations including Second Step, Missing Link, and Nilaari), is seeking compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Workers to join our Crisis House provision. The complimentary skills, knowledge, experience, and connections of the MHWP ensure the development and delivery of excellent, accessible, person-centred, and integrated mental health services tailored to the diverse needs of communities in Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES), Swindon, and Wiltshire (BSW). The values of the MHWP are: focusing on recovery, valuing equity & integrity, doing what works, sharing learning, and leading change and transformation. As a Peer Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a supportive team, utilising your own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to offer hope, understanding, and build meaningful connections with our Guests. You will empower Guests to develop their skills and agency through collaborative care and safety planning. This vital role involves working with individuals (Guests) experiencing a mental health crisis, providing short-term support (typically 7-10 days) within a comfortable, homely environment. Peer support workers deliver trauma-informed care, promote stability, and facilitate effective onward planning, thereby preventing unnecessary admissions to mental health inpatient settings. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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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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