Peer Support Worker

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Do you want to support people with mental health issues?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope , Courage , Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Peer Support Worker Reference: 354 Responsible to: Peer Support Team Lead Working hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,233 per annum Based: Letchworth + Herts Countywide travel required, depending on client need and waiting lists
Another exciting role has become available within our Peer Support Service.
About the Peer Support Services
Our Peer Support Service started 14 years ago, Since then, we have seen our service grow and we now offer Peer Support across the whole of Hertfordshire. Peer Support is the key service most requested by people and we now offer this in all of our 7 Wellbeing Centres across Hertfordshire. HMNs values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness and Responsive form the basis of all the work we do.
Hertfordshire Mind Network provide a range of training opportunities, including our Peer Support Academy. Working in co-production with clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders, we were able to create our own Peer Support Charter Values and these values form the ethos we work within our peer support team and the 2 academy courses we run which are: The Foundations of Peer Support and Supporting Others in a Peer Way.
About the Role
The Peer Support service provide tailored, personalised support for someones individual needs. This includes using different tools and techniques to help an individual improve areas of their life they may be struggling with. This approach includes; Hope, Courage, Togetherness and Responsive. Peer Support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery, than someone who has walked a similar path as that person.
As a Peer Support Worker you will:
Offer 1-1 peer support in Letchworth and within other HMN Wellbeing Centres across the County depending on client need and waiting lists
You will help co-facilitate our online Peer Support Group
Meet client need and work within this personalised approach
Work with clients in the community, within their home, as well as in one of our Wellbeing Centres
Support clients in a peer support way
Play an integral role in instilling HMNs values through our 1-1 and group support
Play a key part in the development and delivery of our groups
Always ensure the delivery of quality services
We offer:
Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 28 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
Ongoing training relevant to your role.
An Employee Assistance Programme.
Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 15 May 2026 Interviews to be held on Tuesday 19 May 2026 in our Watford Wellbeing Centre. (Address will be provided) Please note: Due to high numbers of expected applicants, we may close this advert early. N.B. Please quote reference number 354 when completing your application for this role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.

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Location:
Letchworth
Salary:
£24,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Social Care

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