Application Deadline
05 November 2023
Interview Date
20 November 2023
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
35 hours, 21 hours and 17.5 hours
Salary
£23,000 per year, full time equivalent
Where
Swindon
Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind – peer support worker
Are you a skilled and experienced mental health professional with a passion for making a positive impact in the world? Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind are seeking Peer Support Workers to help shape local mental health services within Swindon and beyond.
What you'll do
In this role you'll:
- Draw from your own lived experiences to offer support and understanding to others
- Encourage, inspire, and motivate people who access the service to help them with their mental health and wellbeing
About you
We're looking for someone with:
- Relevant experience of providing support to individuals with mental health needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening, written and verbal)
- Ability to engage and motivate individuals accessing support
- Ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging situations
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 Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind website.