Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Mental Health Matters Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our Crisis Recovery Service team. As a Peer Support Worker, you will work alongside our experienced team to provide practical and emotional support to clients who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Your role will involve working with clients to help them achieve their personal goals, providing responsive support in a face-to-face, virtual, and telephone-based way, and supporting clients to access statutory support, including psychological interventions.

You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a good working knowledge of community resources and partner organizations to signpost clients and promote social inclusion.

Our ideal candidate will have experience or knowledge of community mental health services, whether through lived experience or work, and be able to demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude, careful listening, and a non-judgmental approach when working with people who have difficulties with their mental health.

About Us

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities.

We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

Our services are centered around the needs of our clients, and we strive to provide a holistic approach to their health and wellbeing.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment, which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role.

In addition, you will receive a minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service, a 5% contributory pension scheme, and a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme and personalized wellbeing action plans.

We also offer enhanced family-friendly policies, pay, and leave, a cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and a healthcare cash plan.

Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career.



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