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Job overview
The Suffolk Wellbeing Service is part of the national accredited IAPT initiative. The aim of this is to increase mental health access to those living in Suffolk aged 16 and above who are experiencing mild to moderate levels of anxiety and depression. The service works in conjunction with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) by providing low and high intensity mental health care to the local population.
Suffolk Wellbeing are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Peer Mentor Band 3 working alongside our Therapists as part of our service user’s recovery journey.
Main duties of the job
The posts will be based in either Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, but travel will be required as part of the role to work across Suffolk This is a full-time post. Working hours are between 8am and 8pm and could involve some weekend work
The Peer Mentor will provide formalised peer mentoring to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and enable their own unique recovery journey. They will act as a role model to peers, carers, staff and others from a ‘lived experience’ perspective.
Peer Mentors will show empathy, share experiences, inspire hope and promote recovery, with the aim of assisting service users on both a 1:1 and group basis, to gain and maintain maximum levels of independence in the community.
The Peer Mentor will be a Champion and act as an ambassador of recovery within a service setting and for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations.
We welcome applicants that speak more than one language.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Interviews will be held in person at our Bury St Edmunds office. Date TBC 3 working days notice will be given.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Personal lived experience of mental health difficulties and personal recovery
- Carer (indirect) lived experience supporting someone through their recovery
Desirable
- Experience of receiving care under Secondary Mental Health Services
- Co-facilitating groups
Qualifications
Essential
- PSW training course or Commitment to completing the NSFT PSW course or an equivalent PSW training programme.
- Care Certificate must be achieved within first 12 weeks of employment
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/ experience.
- Other relevant training/course
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This advert is for Peer Mentor with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 gross per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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