Peer Support Worker - Dartford
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,909.00 to £24,876.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23909.00 - £24876.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Location: | Dartford, DA1 1BX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0333-25-0139 |
Summary
Location: Dartford Safe Haven Hours: 25 hours per week 5 shifts a week 6:00pm to 11:00pm Salary: £23,909 - £24,876 FTE Could you make Mental Health Matter? Are you looking for a role where you can have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs, then this could be the role for you! About the role Peer Support Workers have lived experience, and the knowledge gained from that experience, is the foundation of peer support, helping build connections between peer support workers and the people they work with. Peer Support Workers in MHM work alongside Recovery Workers and other staff, their role requires that they draw directly from their own experience of mental health difficulties or caring for someone who experiences mental health difficulties. You will be able to warmly welcome and introduce new people into our service, supporting in the day to day management of crisis recovery, while demonstrating awareness of local support in your communities, signposting and advocating for the people you support. You will be able to develop and support small group sessions of peer support work to support individuals in feeling part of a community. About us: Mental Health Matters are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers. Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first few weeks with MHM which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. MHM offers 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays and up to a 5% contributory pension scheme. At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives. The closing date given as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. How to Apply We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents. We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Noor Malik, or Claire Tunaley,