# Peer Support Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/peer-support-specialist/e8a43126-ea32-4e42-acb3-1bc4672e9531 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/peer-support-specialist/e8a43126-ea32-4e42-acb3-1bc4672e9531.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Worthing - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T14:12:41.462Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Sussex/Newhaven/Sussex_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Peer_Support_Specialist/Peer_Support_Specialist-v8052873 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8052873?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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) ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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) ## Person Specification ### QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills acquired through experience or formal teaching qualification - A recognised Peer Support qualification - Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning ### KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Significant experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity in health/social care/teaching setting - Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties - Experience of working with groups/activities - Experience of supervising others - Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties - Managing personal mental health and recovery - Comprehensive knowledge of Peer Support, Recovery and Wellbeing in mental health and ability to apply this throughout your work - Experience of working as part of a team ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 127.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2254) - [peer support specialist (pdf, 432.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342441) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.