Homerton Peer Mentor Volunteer | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Volunteer role therefore no salary attached |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, E9 6SR |
| Cwmni: | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7479581/293-HHVOL-22-Q |
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Have you ever thought about using your experience to help others like you? Then apply to become a Homerton Peer Mentor Volunteer!
What is Peer-led Peer Support?
It’s when people with shared experiences, like a health condition, meet one-on-one or in groups to listen, share ideas, and offer emotional support.Peer mentors,who have the same lived experience, lead these sessions.
Peer support can build connection, confidence, and practical skills to help each other to live well.
Why Volunteer?
• Build confidence and skills in communication, emotional support, and leading groups
• Receive training from experts at The Peer Partnership
• Receive ongoing support from the Homerton clinical team
• Make a real difference by helping others navigate their health and wellbeing.
• Connect with a supportive community who understands your experience
• Become an official Homerton volunteer with exclusive benefits like NHS Elect workshops, an NHS email account, access to Microsoft Teams, and eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts, travel expenses paid and a drinks voucher at each session.
What’s Involved?
Training: 6 half-day sessions (online or in-person) covering listening skills, confidentiality, boundaries, and basic health condition info. Also, Homerton specific training on policies and procedures.
Peer Mentor Volunteer time commitment: Around 4–8 hours a month, which is flexible to fit your schedule
Ongoing Support: Regular check-ins with the clinical host team
Click here for a 5 min video overview of Joanna, Project Manager, talking about becoming a Peer Mentor Volunteer: Find Out How to Become a Homerton Peer Mentor Volunteer - YouTube
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list
How to Apply
Apply online by midnight 1st October 2025 via Homerton’s Trac system (call Steph on 07918 938912 if you have any questions or need help filling it out)
Provide one reference (not family or partners)
Attend a friendly interview in October with Homerton Peer Connect
Start training in November
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025
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