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)
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As a Peer Support Worker with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust based at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell (NG6), you will use your lived experience of mental distress and recovery to support people across GP practices in Nottingham City. This permanent Band 3 role (salary £24,937–£26,598 per annum, pro rata for part‑time) sits within community multidisciplinary teams, where you will build mutual, strengths‑based relationships, share practical coping strategies, use active listening to help people set and reach their own recovery goals, contribute to care plans, offer support with everyday living and maintain strengths‑focused records. The Trust will support your development through the Peer Support Development Unit and peer group supervision — you’ll act as a recovery champion both within the team and with partner organisations, helping shape peer roles across services.
This opportunity will particularly suit women and carers who bring empathy, resilience and insight from their own recovery journey and want meaningful work that values those skills. Essential requirements include lived experience of recovery, completion (or willingness to complete) Peer Support Worker training, ability to travel to community locations, basic manual handling and de‑escalation skills, good communication and IT literacy, and a commitment to the Trust’s values of trust, honesty, respect, compassion and teamwork. Please note the post does not meet the pay threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and a DBS check is required (the cost is deducted from salary). Nottinghamshire Healthcare provides strong staff wellbeing services and employee networks, and further details are available on jobsincare.com — click the Apply Now button shown alongside this advert to apply.
This opportunity will particularly suit women and carers who bring empathy, resilience and insight from their own recovery journey and want meaningful work that values those skills. Essential requirements include lived experience of recovery, completion (or willingness to complete) Peer Support Worker training, ability to travel to community locations, basic manual handling and de‑escalation skills, good communication and IT literacy, and a commitment to the Trust’s values of trust, honesty, respect, compassion and teamwork. Please note the post does not meet the pay threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and a DBS check is required (the cost is deducted from salary). Nottinghamshire Healthcare provides strong staff wellbeing services and employee networks, and further details are available on jobsincare.com — click the Apply Now button shown alongside this advert to apply.
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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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