Peer Support Link Worker

Are you passionate about nurturing emotional wellbeing during pregnancy, birth and beyond?

Parents 1 st UK has been successfully delivering the Peer to Parent Network service over the past 3 years, working across the 5 Maternity Hub areas in Essex.

Being a parent can often feel overwhelming. Supporting the emotional resilience of mothers, fathers and partners during pregnancy and early parenthood is vital. Peer support is unique and highly valued by parents living in Essex.

An exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team of Link Workers in the Peer to Parent Network has arisen in the Basildon Maternity Hub area.

The post is a hybrid role, working 27 hours per week, and travelling within Basildon and surrounding areas. This is a fixed term contract to March 2027, with potential to extend further subject to funding.

Working in partnership with the NHS Perinatal Mental Health Team and Health, Social Care and Voluntary Sector professionals in Essex, you will hold a case load of parents who are referred into the Service.

Your personal qualities, ability to support parents facing challenges, and your experience of mental health issues are more important than formal qualifications. Full induction and training will be provided by Parents 1 st UK including an opportunity to gain a level 3 CACHE qualification in Peer Support.

If you live in Basildon or surrounding areas and think you may be suitable for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For more information please  to view the job description for this role.

Final date to receive applications: 12 noon on 23 January 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 2 February 2026

This role is open to anyone who meets the job description criteria. We particularly welcome applications from people from minority groups.

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