Peer Support Workers (Mental Health)

Salary: £23,909 with progression up to £24,876 per annum, pro-rata based on hours worked

Base: Barnsley Support Hub, 10A Eldon Street, Barnsley, S70 2JB

Hours: Barnsley - 12 Hours

Do you have lived experience of mental health? Would you like to use this to help others in your community? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our services

The Barnsley Support Hub offers free mental health support in a welcoming, comfortable, non-judgmental, and non-clinical environment. Our experienced colleagues are available to provide emotional, social and practical support to those who are in crisis or feel are heading toward a crisis situation. People can come just for a chat, or to access one-to-one emotional support.

About the role

As a Peer Support Worker within our service, you will work alongside our Recovery Workers and other colleagues to offer practical and emotional support to people by drawing directly from your own lived experiences. You will connect with people and enable them to build self-confidence, a sense of personal wellbeing, build their own networks and engage with their family, friends, and communities.

We offer a range of support to the people who use our service which can include:

* Confidence building and understanding their experiences

* Signposting to other opportunities and services in the local community and supporting to access these

* Support and advice to encourage a sense of hope and wellbeing and support to gain a sense of control over their lives,

* Help people gain satisfaction in different parts of their lives

About you

To be successful in these roles, you will have experience or knowledge of community mental health services, whether through lived experience or work.

You will have experience of communicating with people who have difficulties with their mental health, or are having difficulties following a diagnosis, in a supportive and beneficial way and be able to demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude.

You will be able to demonstrate careful listening and a non-judgemental attitude working with people to understand their needs and aspirations.

You will be able to support people's self-management (that is, the actions people can do to take care of themselves and gain control over their own lives) and be able to place the person at the heart of their own support, working alongside them to achieve their goals.

You will live the values of Peer Support as described in the PSW Competency Framework 2020.

About us

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.

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. We also offer:

• Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process
• 25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Occupational Sick pay
• Access to our workplace pension scheme
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance
• Access to our Wellbeing Offer - including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources
• Life Assurance and Free Will writing service
• Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Employee recognition and celebration schemes
• A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations

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.

CLOSING DATE: 11th May #removed#:59 (please note this date is a guide, and may close earlier depending on the number of applications we receive)

INTERVIEW DATE: 19/20 May 2025

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.