Mental Health Peer Support Worker

Mental Health Peer Support Worker

Location: The post will be based at EACH Hounslow House. Remote working may be necessary and will be required primarily to work offsite in LB of Hounslow.
Salary: £26,500 - £27,300 pa (full time equivalent inclusive of outer London weighting). Pro-rata £15,900 - £16,380 per annum (inclusive of OLW).
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Duration: The post is till 31st January 2025.

Rewards and Benefits of Working for EACH

• Competitive salaries with opportunities for career growth.
• 25 days annual leave Plus statutory holidays with stepped increase in annual leave after year 2 to year 6 rising 1 day each year from 25 to 30 days in year 6.
• 4% -6% employers pension contributions
• Up to 5 days study leave after 1 year in service
• Staff recognition award scheme.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• Ringfenced personal training budget.
• Flexible working hours subject to the needs of the service.
• E-wallet benefit scheme.
• Fully paid DBS check (Enhanced Level)

EACH is a growing charity providing a range of specialist services to individuals and families affected by mental health, domestic violence and alcohol and substance misuse issues. Our services, and our success, are driven and delivered by a diverse staff and volunteer team, who are as passionate and committed as we are to meeting the needs of our local communities.

We are looking for a motivated Mental Health Peer Support Worker that will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and supporting peer volunteers to deliver service activities.
• Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of work, providing statistics and reports, including on activity levels, peer volunteers and campaign impact.
• Disseminating key messages through various channels within the local community. e.g. social media, leaflets.
• Participating fully with the agreed support structures for the post, e.g. training and development.
• Represent EACH at meetings, briefings and networks as well as contributing to internal meetings including establishing organizational priorities.

You will need:

• Good level of education to GCSE or above.
• Experience of working with people who have lived experienced mental health issues.
• Knowledge of community engagement, empowerment processes and outreach.
• Experience of working with Black, Minority & Ethnic communities.
• Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders and safeguarding.

Closing Date: Monday 8th of April 2024

Interviews: Thursday 11th of April 2024

EACH offers a 4% - 6% contributory pension scheme dependent on employee's contributions and has a commitment to staff development and training. EACH is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on "APPLY" today!

CVs will NOT be accepted; all applicants must complete the application form and submit it to us.

No agencies please.