Location
Basildon, Essex
Type
Permanent, Part-time
Salary (£)
£24,937 to £26,598 per annum pro rata
About Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
At Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), they believe recovery begins with connection. Every person has a story worth hearing, and their teams are built around compassion, learning, and empowerment. They’re reshaping mental health care by bringing people with lived experience into the heart of their work. As part of EPUT, you’ll find a place that values what you’ve been through as much as what you can do.
Job details
Benefits
- NHS staff discounts – access a range of savings across major brands and services
- Season ticket loans – ease your commute and travel expenses
- Excellent training facilities – grow your skills and confidence through structured learning
- Flexible working options – balance life and work from day one
- Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes – invest in your wellbeing and lifestyle
Requirements
- Personal lived experience of managing or living with complex mental health challenges
- Genuine compassion and the ability to listen without judgment
- Experience working alongside mental health professionals or volunteers
- Understanding of recovery-focused support and trauma-informed care
- Awareness of anti-discriminatory practices and inclusivity in mental health settings
- Strong communication and teamwork skills that build trust and connection
Salary Details
This position is offered under the Agenda for Change Band 3 pay scheme, with an annual salary between £24,937 and £26,598 pro rata.
About the Role
As a Peer Support Worker, you’ll draw from your own journey to support others navigating mental health recovery. You’ll walk beside service users during their inpatient stay, helping them rediscover control and confidence in their lives. This isn’t about fixing people—it’s about standing with them as they find their footing again.
Your role includes building genuine, trusting relationships with patients, helping them identify their goals, strengths, and next steps. You’ll also collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring each person’s voice shapes their care and recovery plan. Every conversation, every bit of encouragement, and every shared insight makes a real difference here.
Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals in developing recovery goals that reflect their strengths and values so they feel ownership of their progress
- Encourage self-advocacy and confidence by helping service users express their needs and preferences
- Promote positive relationships that foster connection, understanding, and emotional stability
- Model recovery by sharing lived experience appropriately, offering hope and perspective
- Collaborate with care teams to ensure person-centred planning and safe transitions from inpatient care
- Champion inclusivity and reduce stigma across services to create more open, accepting spaces
- Maintain accurate records in line with Trust policies and confidentiality standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no relevant convictions.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
EPUT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Grangewaters Ward, Basildon Mental Health Unit, Basildon, SS16 5NL
- Contact: Renee Conlay, Inpatient Peer Worker Team Lead – renee.conley@nhs.net
Reference Number
364-A-8139-D
How To Apply
If you believe your experience could inspire recovery in others, apply now and start turning your story into someone else’s strength.
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