Co-Production & Engagement Peer Support Worker in London – Apply Now (Sponsorship Available)

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
31,081 – 33,665 per year

About North London NHS Foundation Trust
North London NHS Foundation Trust are passionate about making a difference in young lives. They believe in listening to those they serve, especially children and adolescents, to co-create better mental health services. Their teams work closely with local communities, fostering a culture of inclusion, compassion, and empowerment. They don’t just provide care – they walk the recovery journey with those who need it most, hand in hand.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship – they welcome international talent through the UK Skilled Worker route
• Supportive work environment – a peer-led culture built on lived experience, mutuality, and recovery values
• Career growth – be part of pioneering co-production in CAMHS, with opportunities to lead and influence practice
• Meaningful impact – every day spent empowering young people, building community connections, and reshaping services
• Professional development – training, mentoring, and involvement in service innovation, QI projects, and research

Requirements

• Completed BEH Peer Support training or equivalent, or NVQ Level IV in care
• Lived experience of mental health challenges and the ability to draw from it professionally
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or people with mental health conditions
• High-level verbal and written communication skills, even in highly emotive settings
• Ability to teach, mentor, and work independently or as part of a team
• Familiarity with electronic records systems or willingness to learn (e.g. RIO, Excel)
• Willingness to travel within the community
• A strong sense of self-awareness and reflective practice

Salary Details

This role offers a competitive salary between £31,081 and £33,665 per year, aligned with NHS pay structures and experience levels.

About the Role

Looking to put your lived experience to powerful use? This is more than a job – it’s a calling to reshape mental health support for young people in London. As a Co-Production & Engagement Peer Support Worker, you’ll work closely with the CAMHS team, championing the voices of clients, breaking down stigma, and mentoring others toward recovery.

You’ll lead co-production initiatives, advocate for meaningful service changes, and help embed recovery-focused, jargon-free practices across the Trust. With every interaction, you’ll model resilience and connection, showing that healing is possible and support is always within reach.

This is one of those rare UK job opportunities where your story, your insight, and your passion become tools of change. Ready to step into a role that matters?

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and embed co-production practices within CAMHS
• Mentor clients using personal recovery experience
• Support and train staff on peer values and recovery-based approaches
• Champion medical-free, accessible communication
• Act as a bridge between clients and local community resources
• Input client progress into the Trust’s record system
• Evaluate service outcomes and lead improvement initiatives
• Promote the peer support profession and engage in workforce development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. A standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required, as you’ll be working directly with children and vulnerable individuals.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North London NHS Foundation Trust actively welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. They’re committed to creating a workplace where diversity thrives, inclusion is the norm, and every voice matters.

Employer Details

• Company Name: North London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Various CAMHS Locations, London, UK
• Contact: HR Department via NHS Jobs Portal

Reference Number
369-FKIN627-A

How To Apply
Applications close on 24 April 2025. Don’t sit on this – if this feels like your next chapter, Apply Now and bring your lived experience to life.