Living Well Peer Support Worker Amber Valley

Living Well Peer Support Worker Location: Derbyshire (field-based)Service: Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support ServiceSalary: £9,817.96 Hours: 14 Hours per week Make a difference through your lived experience At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. We’re looking for a Peer Support Worker to join our Living Well service in Derbyshire – someone who can use their own lived experience of mental health challenges to inspire hope and support others on their recovery journey.  This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to turn your experience into something powerful – helping people feel understood, connected, and supported in their communities. About the role As a Peer Support Worker, you’ll be part of a multi-agency Living Well team, working alongside professionals and community partners to provide meaningful, person-centred support.  You’ll build authentic, trusting relationships with people, using your lived experience to: Inspire hope and promote wellbeing Support individuals to regain control of their lives Help people connect with their communities and local support services Encourage confidence, independence, and self-management You’ll deliver both emotional and practical support, working one-to-one and in group settings, and helping individuals take positive steps in their recovery journey.  What you’ll be doing Providing peer support, encouragement, and companionship within local communities  Sharing your lived experience in a safe, appropriate, and empowering way Supporting people to access services such as housing, education, and social opportunities  Co-facilitating recovery-focused and peer support groups  Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and attending team meetings  Contributing to service development through co-production and lived experience insight  Keeping accurate records and supporting service evaluation  Who we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who: Has personal lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery and is able to use this to support others  Is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives  Can build strong, empathetic, and non-judgemental relationships  Understands the importance of boundaries, confidentiality, and safeguarding  Is committed to their own wellbeing and ongoing recovery  Works well as part of a team and is open to learning and development  It would be great if you also have: Experience supporting others with mental health challenges Knowledge of peer support principles or community resources A person-centred, strengths-based approach About the service Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Services provide community-based, recovery-focused support to help people achieve and sustain long-term mental wellbeing.  Through Living Well, we work in partnership with NHS and VCSE organisations to deliver holistic, person-centred care rooted in peer support and co-production. What we offer A supportive and inclusive working environment Ongoing training and development opportunities The chance to shape and influence services through lived experience The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact in your community Important information This role is field-based across Derbyshire Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List is required  Apply now If you’re ready to use your lived experience to support others and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. IND1