Peer Support Work Coordinator, Immediate Start in Enfield with Visa Sponsorship | Apply Now

Location
Enfield, London, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
26,530 – 29,114 per year

About North London NHS Foundation Trust
They believe that lived experience carries its own kind of expertise. At North London NHS Foundation Trust, peer support is more than a job title. It’s about building meaningful, human connections that spark hope and encourage recovery. Based in one of the UK’s most diverse communities, their mental health services blend professional care with compassionate experience. Every voice counts, and each person matters.

Job details

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship for skilled workers applying from outside the UK
• Supportive work environment with regular supervision and lived experience mentoring
• Ongoing training to boost your peer support, communication, and facilitation skills
• Leadership development opportunities through co-facilitation and service design
• Flexible working patterns in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team

Requirements

• Personal lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery
• Prior experience in a peer support work setting
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Confidence in co-facilitating groups and supporting others
• Comfortable navigating boundaries while maintaining empathy
• Organisational skills to coordinate peer support delivery

Salary Details

This role offers a Band 4 salary starting from £26,530 up to £29,114, depending on experience.

About the Role

This role isn’t just about ticking boxes. As a Peer Support Work Coordinator, you’ll use your lived experience to help others feel seen, heard, and supported. You’ll guide and mentor peer support workers, helping them deliver one-to-one and group sessions that bring a real impact.

They’re looking for someone who can bring emotional depth, team coordination, and a passion for helping others. You’ll also play a part in shaping how peer support evolves across the trust. From co-producing service improvements to helping train new staff, your voice will matter. If you’re looking for UK job opportunities that actually make a difference, this might be it.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer mentoring and admin support to the peer support worker team
• Deliver structured peer support sessions and group activities
• Use your own recovery journey to inspire hope in service users
• Help develop and deliver training sessions to raise awareness of lived experience
• Support recruitment through participation in interview panels
• Promote the role of peer support and lived experience across services
• Collaborate closely with User Engagement Leads and receive structured supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a standard or enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged regardless of background, lived experience, or disability. Diversity strengthens their care.

Employer Details

• Company Name: North London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Enfield, London, United Kingdom
• Contact: Through the NHS Jobs portal

Reference Number
455-NLFT-0148

How To Apply
Ready to turn lived experience into meaningful work? Apply Now to join a team that values every voice.