Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Lewes Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) as a Peer Support Specialist. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our multi disciplinary team based in Newhaven. Our Peer Support Specialist will have lived experience of mental health challenges and using NHS services.
At Sussex Partnership we value the unique way in which peer workers can support our clients on their recovery journeys.
The post is based in the seaside town of Newhaven, in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park
There is a well established Peer network within Sussex Partnership Trust that provides access to relevant training and a range of career development opportunities for Peers.
Please note that this is a permanent, part-time position.
Main duties of the job
Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.
The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.
Peer Support workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and maintain independence in the community
Peer Support workers are part of the Adult Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary Care Team. The role is to focus on the day to day holistic support needs of service users. Self-managed care is essential to this: the supported person is encouraged to assess their own needs and to develop and implement a self-management plan
Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.
The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.
Peer Support workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and maintain independence in the community
Peer Support workers are part of the Adult Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary Care Team. The role is to focus on the day to day holistic support needs of service users. Self-managed care is essential to this: the supported person is encouraged to assess their own needs and to develop and implement a self-management plan
Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose
Work is guided by a qualified professional (ie. nurse, occupational Therapist) and supervision is regularly provided to support the work
Supervising one other Peer Support Worker if experienced
Undertaking highly skilled and specialised support work
Working without direct supervision (depending on level of experience)
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This advert is for Peer Support Specialist with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Junior Mental health professionals Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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