Peer Support Worker at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust – Band 2 | Full-Time | Goole, UK
Looking for a rewarding career where your lived experience can positively impact the lives of others? Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a full-time Peer Support Worker to join its Primary Care Mental Health Network based in Goole, East Yorkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with personal experience of mental health recovery who are passionate about supporting others on their recovery journey. If you have strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to promoting hope and wellbeing, this role could be the perfect fit.
Please note: This position does not qualify for UK Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, and the Trust is unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.
Job Overview
- Position: Peer Support Worker
- Employer: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- Location: Bartholmew House, Boothferry Road, Goole DN14 6AL, United Kingdom
- Salary: £25,272 per year
- Pay Band: Agenda for Change – Band 2
- Job Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: Full-Time
- Closing Date: 14 July 2026
- Reference Number: 338-7830324-26-A
About the Role
As a Peer Support Worker, you will use your own lived experience of mental health recovery to encourage, motivate, and empower individuals receiving primary care mental health services.
Working alongside clinicians and other healthcare professionals, you will help people build confidence, develop recovery plans, achieve meaningful goals, and connect with community support services.
Your ability to safely share your recovery journey while maintaining professional boundaries will play a vital role in supporting service users.
The role also involves travelling within the local area, so access to independent transport is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one peer support sessions.
- Build trusting relationships that inspire hope and recovery.
- Share practical coping strategies and self-management techniques.
- Assist individuals in setting and achieving personal recovery goals.
- Support service users to attend appointments and community activities where appropriate.
- Signpost people to local community services and support networks.
- Contribute to personalised Recovery Action Plans.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Maintain accurate electronic records.
- Report concerns or changes in wellbeing according to Trust procedures.
- Participate in supervision, mandatory training, and professional development.
- Complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship Framework if not already achieved.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Personal lived experience of accessing primary mental health services.
- An understanding of recovery-focused practice.
- Knowledge of the challenges experienced by mental health service users.
- Experience providing support or encouragement to others.
- Experience working within a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Good problem-solving abilities.
- Basic IT skills.
- Flexibility, resilience, and emotional maturity.
- Access to independent transport.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
The Trust welcomes applicants with:
- Level 3 NVQ, QCF, OCN or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
- Experience working or volunteering within health or social care.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, teaching, or training others.
- Good working knowledge of IT systems.
Employee Benefits
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust offers an excellent range of employee benefits, including:
- Competitive NHS salary.
- Permanent full-time employment.
- Enhanced annual leave package.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Flexible working discussions where possible.
- Opportunity to work within a highly rated NHS Trust.
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
About Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust delivers integrated health and social care services across Hull, East Yorkshire, and North Yorkshire. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Trust is recognised for its commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, and delivering outstanding patient care.
Employees benefit from a welcoming workplace culture, ongoing learning opportunities, and one of the UK’s most affordable regions to live and work.
Important Information
- Closing Date: 14 July 2026
- Location: Goole, East Yorkshire
- Salary: £25,272 per year
- Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
- DBS Check Required: Yes
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application through the official NHS Jobs website before the closing date.