Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
26,530 – 29,114 per year
About Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is leading the way in recovery-based mental health support across South Yorkshire. Their STEP programme is a cornerstone of this work, offering psycho-educational courses that empower people to rebuild their lives. What sets them apart is their belief that lived experience is more than valuable—it’s essential. If you’ve walked a path through serious mental illness and are ready to use that insight to help others, you’ll find a supportive work environment where your experience is a strength, not a setback.
Job details
Benefits
- Flexible Working Model – Mix of office and home working for better balance
- Collaborative Culture – Work alongside volunteers and Experts by Experience
- Emotional Impact – Make a genuine difference using your own recovery journey
- Growth Opportunities – Take part in service development and peer-led initiatives
- NHS Pension and Benefits – Full NHS employment perks apply
Requirements
- Personal lived experience of serious mental illness (SMI)
- Confident in sharing your recovery journey in a safe, supportive way
- Experience with group facilitation or providing emotional support
- Good knowledge of mental health services and recovery tools
- Understanding of co-production and trauma-informed care
- GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent
- Comfortable working flexibly across locations and roles
- Basic IT skills and willingness to learn NHS systems
- Calm under pressure and skilled at building trust quickly
- Able to support others in navigating local opportunities and services
Salary Details
This is a Band 4 NHS role with a salary range of £26,530 to £29,114, depending on experience and progression.
About the Role
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to turn your story into someone else’s turning point. As a Peer Recovery Worker, you’ll develop and run courses that promote recovery, self-care, and community connection. You’ll work side-by-side with volunteers and Experts by Experience to co-design enrolment plans and group sessions. Whether online or in a classroom, your sessions will give others tools to understand their mental health, reclaim their strengths, and move toward their goals. It’s not about giving advice—it’s about walking with people on their journey, showing what’s possible because you’ve lived it.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver courses that focus on wellbeing, resilience, and self-management
- Draw on lived experience to model hope and recovery for others
- Support enrolment planning that reflects each client’s goals and needs
- Promote physical and mental wellbeing through practical strategies
- Mentor volunteers and peers to build a strong recovery network
- Strengthen links with community services to open new opportunities
- Use creative approaches to build relationships and support transitions
- Encourage service user involvement in shaping support pathways
- Work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the team and service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before employment begins.
Certificate of Sponsorship
This job is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. The employer is a licensed sponsor and is accepting applications from candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They are committed to inclusive hiring. Everyone is welcome, and they’re proud to support a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community they serve.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Contact: recruitment@shsc.nhs.uk
Reference Number
PRW-SHSCT-0725
How To Apply
Feel like your recovery journey could help someone else start theirs? Apply now and take the next step in your own story.
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