Peer Support Worker
| Posting date: | 26 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: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA20 2BN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-26-0102 |
Summary
You will use your personal experiences of mental health difficulties to build connections and support people in ways that traditional services cannot. This includes: Listening, validating and empathising with individuals' experiences Offering alternative perspectives without giving direct advice Supporting people to recognise their strengths and progress their personal recovery Helping people navigate services, appointments and community resources Modelling hope, resilience and selfcare Supporting individuals through transitions - into, through, and out of services Supporting Personal Recovery You will help people: Build relationships and improve their sense of connection Develop hope and optimism Rebuild identity beyond illness Explore meaning in their day-to-day lives Strengthen empowerment, personal agency and independence This approach focuses on mutual learning, shared experiences and the development of practical, healthy coping strategies. Teamwork and Collaboration You will work collaboratively with: Service users, their families and carers Clinical and nonclinical colleagues Voluntary sector organisations, community groups and statutory partners You will bring a unique recovery perspective to team discussions, always promoting dignity, rights and inclusion. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Maintain high standards of confidentiality and safe recordkeeping Work within Trust policies, including safeguarding and information governance Use supervision constructively and reflect on your own wellbeing Participate in service development, quality improvement and audit where appropriate Training and Development All successful candidates must complete the enhanced Peer Support Worker training, aligned to the Health Education England national competency framework. This includes: Classroom and online learning Assessment through discussion, case studies and observation Ongoing support to complete the programme within the first 12 months of employment