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Job summary

Main area
peer support worker
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week x1 & 30 hours per week x1)
Job ref
333-G-CA-1586-A
Employer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hillingdon / Harrow
Town
London
Salary
£29,651 - £31,312 p.a inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/08/2025 23:59
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Young Adult Peer Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

 

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.  We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. 

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation.  We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.  We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles.  For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our   Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

We are excited to offer two Young Adult Peer Support Worker (YA PSW) roles for people who have personal lived experience of mental health difficulties during their adolescence years or early adulthood. This role is also open to individuals who have been in local authority care. These Role will be based in Hillingdon and Harrow CNWL services (please note one role is full time and the part time 4 days a week)

As a YA PSW, you will use your own experience to support young adults’ aged 16–25 who are accessing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) or making the transition to Adult Mental Health Services. 

  • Inspire hope in young people (aged 16–25) who are receiving support through CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) or transitioning to Adult Mental Health Services.
  • Work 1:1 and in groups with young adults to support them in their recovery and personal goals.
  • Share experiences in a way that respects their uniqueness, and helps them feel understood and empowered.

The two successful candidates will work either in Harrow or Hillingdon, and contribute to the trust wide young adult transformation plan. and be part of  the new CNWL Discovery college offer (Discover Together).  

Essential Requirement: To apply for this role, you must have personal lived experience of mental health challenges during adolescence or young adulthood, and have made progress in your own recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities – Young Adult Peer Support Worker

As a Young Adult Peer Support Worker, you will use your own experiences of mental health and recovery to support other young adults. Your role is to offer hope, guidance, and practical help as they access CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) or move into adult mental health services.

Working with the Team and Young Adults

  •           Work alongside the mental health team to support young adults in CAMHS transitioning to adult services.
  •           Help young adults create and follow their own recovery plans, either one-to-one or in group settings.
  •          Support young adults to discover their strengths, interests, and goals for the future.
  •          Encourage young adults to take the lead in their recovery, while also working with their families/carers and the wider care team.
  •           Help young adults feel confident as they move through or leave CAMHS.
  •           Use your own experience of moving from CAMHS to adult services to support others during this transition and ensure they are fully informed along the way.

Discovery college: 

  • support the delivery of the CNWL discovery college (Discovery together ) 
  • co-produce recovery focused workshops deigned for young adult 16-25
  • co-deliver workshop with course expertise to young adults within CNWL local community 
  • Work as a member of the peer support team to ensure we  included young adult voice in the development of the discovery college. 

Working for our organisation

As a Peer Support Worker in the Young Adult Team at CNWL NHS Trust, you will work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team (MDT) that bridges Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Adult Mental Health Services.

Key aspects of our team working:

  • Integrated MDT approach
    Work alongside a range of professionals from both CAMHS and adult services.

  • Cross-service collaboration

    • Regular joint meetings between CAMHS and adult teams

    • Focus on smooth and supportive transitions for young people moving into adult services

  • Young adult–focused care

    • Support young people typically aged 16–25 through periods of significant change

    • Help ensure continuity, consistency, and a person-centred approach to care

  • Value of lived experience

    • Your peer perspective adds unique insight to clinical discussions

    • Helps shape services that are more relatable and empowering for young adults

  • Young Adult pathway Team cu

    • Emphasis on open communication, shared learning, and mutual respect

    • A strong focus on co-production and working in partnership with young people

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Providing Peer Support and Hope

    •           Support young adults in understanding their mental and emotional health and what recovery means for them personally.
    •          Share your own recovery journey in a respectful and helpful way, showing that recovery is possible.
    •           Be a positive role model, demonstrating coping skills and offering hope through your lived experience.

    Involvement in Care Planning

    •          Take part in creating, reviewing, and updating care plans with the young adult and the care team.
    •          Help young adults and their carers actively participate in planning their support and setting goals.
    •           Support young adults with everyday challenges like looking after themselves, attending education or training, or joining in leisure activities.

    Encouraging Community and Social Connections

    •           Help young adults stay connected to their communities, education, and hobbies by knowing what’s available and supporting them to get involved.
    •          Support the running of group sessions or peer-led activities that promote learning, recovery, and connection

  • #Be committed to professional development through independent learning, keeping up to date with the latest research, and building connections with local and national peer networks. 

  • Promote development of best practices in peer support and lived experience practice across the service through active participation in internal and external training and development programmes. 

  • Supervision requirements- 1:1 lived experience supervision and mandatory group supervision 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • -Personal lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges as a young person
  • -Personal experience with mental health/social care during adolescence
  • -Experience in health/social care or service participation groups (paid or unpaid)
  • -Willing to share lived experience with young people and families
  • -Experience supporting others with personal goals in a related setting
Desirable criteria
  • - Peer Support Worker experience (paid/unpaid)
  • -Experience working with children and young people (paid/unpaid)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • - Experiential knowledge of recovery
  • - Understanding of personal recovery for others
  • - Strong interpersonal and peer relationship skills
  • - Ability to empathise, show compassion, be non-judgmental
  • - Knowledge of building community links
  • - Understanding of youth mental health issues
  • practical support with daily living activities
Desirable criteria
  • - Awareness of local services
  • - Understanding of mental health in young people
  • - Ability to speak other languages

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • - Commitment to undertake mandatory training and work-based learning
  • - Willingness to undertake or already completed Level 4 LSBU-accredited course: “Developing Expertise in Peer Support”
Desirable criteria
  • - certificate in Life Coaching
  • - Accredited Peer Support Worker training
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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rashaun Pacquette
Job title
Lead Children and Young People Advanc
Email address
[email protected]

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