Peer Support Worker – Shropshire Eating Disorders Service
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 January 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9301-26-0007 |
Summary
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesIt is anticipated this will be a dynamic role with lots of variation and will include tasks such as. Visiting people in their own homes, local community venues or in hospital settings Exploring peoples interests, identifying challenges, and setting goals Providing peer support during mealtimes, which may include eating with the individual you are working alongside. Building skills to encourage independence with task such as meal prep, using public transport and shopping. Supporting people to access groups and activities in their local communities. Co-producing and co-facilitating groups alongside clinical members of the team.This is a community-based role therefore it is essential that applicants are able to independently travel throughout Shropshire in order to meet the needs of the service.Having lived experience of an eating disorder is an essential requirement for this post, therefore we would very much encourage you to reflect this, alongside your other skills, attributes, and experiences, when thinking about how you meet the requirements of the person specification and submitting your application.We ask if you are considering applying for this role you are not currently referred to or receiving support from Midlands Partnership University Foundation Trust Eating Disorder service at this time.This is a full-time post (37.5 hours / week); however, part time or job share options would be considered for successful candidates.