Application Deadline
01 October 2026
Main working location
Contract type
Contract - sessional
Salary
£12.98 per hour + Enhancement For Unsocial Hours
Hours
Evening Shifts as and when required
Solent Mind – sessional peer specialist (the lighthouse)
Solent Mind seek a peer support worker to support people experiencing mental health crisis and distress.
What you'll do
In this role you'll:
- Give support to people experiencing or at risk of mental health crisis, helping them feel safe, heard and understood.
- Use your lived experience to offer hope and encouragement, supporting people to develop coping strategies and manage their wellbeing.
- Work alongside NHS mental health professionals to ensure people receive compassionate, person centred support when they need it most.
About you
We're looking for someone who:
- Has lived experience of metal health challenges and can use this safely and appropriately to support others.
- Can remain calm, compassionate and confident when supporting people experiencing distress or crisis.
- Brings strong communication and listening skills, with a commitment to recovery focused per support.
How to apply
For more information about the role, and the benefits of working for us, click apply now at the top of this page. This will take you through to the Solent MIND website.