Peer Development Project Worker (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17,384.40 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | E3 4DA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge (MindTHNR) has been
commissioned to develop Peer Leaders (experts by experience) and support
them in accessing employment support and training. This is an element of the
larger Recovery and Wellbeing Service. This is an integrated service which will
work under a Governance structure with Working Well Trust: Employment
Service and ELFT: Recovery College. Our service model will ensure that people
can access the “right support at the right time.” The development of Peer Leaders
and establishing peer support are important elements of this.
The Peer Development Project Worker will adopt a strengths-based approach to
recovery, focusing on developing service users through tailored interventions,
employment, and training opportunities. The postholder will work closely with the
Recovery and Wellbeing (Connecting Communities) team and the wider
organisation to ensure personalised support and growth opportunities are
available to all.
This community-facing role requires strong engagement and influencing skills to
empower individuals, helping them build confidence, develop skills, and access
employment, supporting their recovery journey. If you are passionate about
providing support to individuals and are dedicated to promoting mental health
awareness, we encourage you to apply.
commissioned to develop Peer Leaders (experts by experience) and support
them in accessing employment support and training. This is an element of the
larger Recovery and Wellbeing Service. This is an integrated service which will
work under a Governance structure with Working Well Trust: Employment
Service and ELFT: Recovery College. Our service model will ensure that people
can access the “right support at the right time.” The development of Peer Leaders
and establishing peer support are important elements of this.
The Peer Development Project Worker will adopt a strengths-based approach to
recovery, focusing on developing service users through tailored interventions,
employment, and training opportunities. The postholder will work closely with the
Recovery and Wellbeing (Connecting Communities) team and the wider
organisation to ensure personalised support and growth opportunities are
available to all.
This community-facing role requires strong engagement and influencing skills to
empower individuals, helping them build confidence, develop skills, and access
employment, supporting their recovery journey. If you are passionate about
providing support to individuals and are dedicated to promoting mental health
awareness, we encourage you to apply.