Peer Support Worker in Herefordshire inHerefordshire PUBLISHED MON 6 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata
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Job description
Job summary
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual who has personal
Experience
with the Criminal Justice System or prison custody.The position is perfect for someone eager to use their Lived
Experience
in prison and the Criminal Justice Service to assist others who have faced similar challenges. You will help them connect with support networks.The outreach Service covers Herefordshire, with its base being in Hereford.Training will be given and
Experience
of support work is desirable but not required as the role depends more upon your ability touse your personal
Experience
to support others and your desire to do so whilst being part of aNHS team that is supportive, approachable and dedicated to the role.The ability to commute independently across the Herefordshire area is essential.Peer support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery than someone who has walked the same path as that individual. Weactively seek peers who have lived
Experience
of both the Criminal Justice System who have a desire to use their own
Experience
s to help others.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
As a Peer Support Worker, you would be working across the area with people who have come into contact with Liaison & Diversion and then referred over to our Outreach service, building a good working relationship with them and helping them identify their needs alongside a senior Team Member.You will be then working with a caseload of these clients to support them in accessing health and support services for up to three months. You will be working as part of a larger team and under the supervision of Team lead and Senior Peer Support Worker, you will also be working alongside our Navigators and Support Time Recovery Workers and participate in the client's journey from referral to discharge.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;Supporting your career development and progressionExcellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patientsLease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary
sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
Salary
sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccinations every yearCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed termDuration18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
3LBG-25-7459221
Job location
sSME houseHerefordshireHR2 6DR
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESWorking in the Outreach service in West Mercia, with the flexibility of working across the locality Liaison & Diversion Services, dependent on skill and service need.To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users, sharing own narratives to raise aspirations of life.To work primarily in direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings as agreed with team supervisor and team manager.To help individuals identify strengths, interests and their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals.To support the implementation of groupsTo support service users in developing other areas of interest.Draw upon own lived
Experience
to inspire hope, model self-awareness and facilitate service users in developing their own resourcefulness for managing their health and wellbeing.Facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable participation in activities, to maximise service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity.Ensure that service users peer recovery goals are integrated into a Resettlement planTo actively engage with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the needs of the client group are met through promoting recovery orientated, strengths based practice.To attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.To work under the regular supervision of the team supervisor and guidance of other professional colleagues within the team.To participate within Trust peer training and peer working networks.To have an awareness of the IOH model and pathways.To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the work area.Adapt practice to meet the individuals circumstances, including regard for cultural and linguistic differences.Work collaboratively with members of the Health and Justice Team, HMPP, Health care Professionals and all relevant agencies involved within the roleTo make records of work undertaken according to Trust documentation standards.To actively take responsibility for own health and wellbeing discussing/reviewing within supervision as necessary.To be willing to develop self through specialist training opportunities, relevant to your role, as agreed with team supervisor and team manager.To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the work area.To remain up to date and compliant with mandatory training requirements.To undertake other duties as may be required suitable to the banding of the post.
Job description
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialLived
Experience
of the Criminal Justice System.Willingness to use own
Experience
s to support others.Desirable
Experience
of supporting people in the community.OtherEssentialAble to fulfil the requirement to commute across the whole of the West Mercia Area.Personal values.
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialLived
Experience
s to support others.Desirable
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
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual who has personal
Experience
with the Criminal Justice System or prison custody.The position is perfect for someone eager to use their Lived
Experience
in prison and the Criminal Justice Service to assist others who have faced similar challenges. You will help them connect with support networks.The outreach Service covers Herefordshire, with its base being in Hereford.Training will be given and
Experience
of support work is desirable but not required as the role depends more upon your ability touse your personal
Experience
to support others and your desire to do so whilst being part of aNHS team that is supportive, approachable and dedicated to the role.The ability to commute independently across the Herefordshire area is essential.Peer support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery than someone who has walked the same path as that individual. Weactively seek peers who have lived
Experience
of both the Criminal Justice System who have a desire to use their own
Experience
s to help others.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
As a Peer Support Worker, you would be working across the area with people who have come into contact with Liaison & Diversion and then referred over to our Outreach service, building a good working relationship with them and helping them identify their needs alongside a senior Team Member.You will be then working with a caseload of these clients to support them in accessing health and support services for up to three months. You will be working as part of a larger team and under the supervision of Team lead and Senior Peer Support Worker, you will also be working alongside our Navigators and Support Time Recovery Workers and participate in the client's journey from referral to discharge.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;Supporting your career development and progressionExcellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patientsLease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary
sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
Salary
sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccinations every yearCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed termDuration18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
3LBG-25-7459221
Job location
sSME houseHerefordshireHR2 6DR
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESWorking in the Outreach service in West Mercia, with the flexibility of working across the locality Liaison & Diversion Services, dependent on skill and service need.To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users, sharing own narratives to raise aspirations of life.To work primarily in direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings as agreed with team supervisor and team manager.To help individuals identify strengths, interests and their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals.To support the implementation of groupsTo support service users in developing other areas of interest.Draw upon own lived
Experience
to inspire hope, model self-awareness and facilitate service users in developing their own resourcefulness for managing their health and wellbeing.Facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable participation in activities, to maximise service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity.Ensure that service users peer recovery goals are integrated into a Resettlement planTo actively engage with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the needs of the client group are met through promoting recovery orientated, strengths based practice.To attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.To work under the regular supervision of the team supervisor and guidance of other professional colleagues within the team.To participate within Trust peer training and peer working networks.To have an awareness of the IOH model and pathways.To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the work area.Adapt practice to meet the individuals circumstances, including regard for cultural and linguistic differences.Work collaboratively with members of the Health and Justice Team, HMPP, Health care Professionals and all relevant agencies involved within the roleTo make records of work undertaken according to Trust documentation standards.To actively take responsibility for own health and wellbeing discussing/reviewing within supervision as necessary.To be willing to develop self through specialist training opportunities, relevant to your role, as agreed with team supervisor and team manager.To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the work area.To remain up to date and compliant with mandatory training requirements.To undertake other duties as may be required suitable to the banding of the post.
Job description
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialLived
Experience
of the Criminal Justice System.Willingness to use own
Experience
s to support others.Desirable
Experience
of supporting people in the community.OtherEssentialAble to fulfil the requirement to commute across the whole of the West Mercia Area.Personal values.
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialLived
Experience
s to support others.Desirable
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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