Mental Health Peer Support Worker - Adult Inpatient Wards

go back midlands partnership nhs foundation trust

the closing date is 19 february 2026

this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role, your application may be withdrawn.

have you had lived experience of mental ill health and services? Would you like to support other people who are currently experiencing mental health issues? If so, we would like to hear from you. We are looking to recruit 4 enthusiastic part time mental health peer support workers to work in our mental health inpatient wards at st georges hospital, stafford.

we have posts available on each of the following wards:

• 1 x norbury house (male picu ward)
• 1 x milford house (mixed sex adult acute ward)
• 1 x chebsey house (mixed sex adult acute ward)
• 1 x brocton house (mixed sex adult acute ward)

please note that lived experience roles require applicants to have personal lived experience of mental health difficulties and of receiving care in the relevant setting. In this instance, applicants who do not hold lived experience of either accessing secondary mental health services and/or acute inpatient mental health services need not apply.

as part of the application process please answer the following question at the beginning of your supporting statement. Please note - only those who answer the question will be considered for shortlisting:

do you have direct lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing acute inpatient mental health services?

as an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey.

through sharing the wisdom of own lived experience, you will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. You will facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.

you will take a lead role in embedding recovery values within the service, alongside other trust recovery champions, and act as an ambassador of recovery for the trust with external agencies and partner organisations.

you will also have the opportunity to co-work with other colleagues and there will be some opportunities for group work.

come and work with us at our award-winning nhs trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

we have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across staffordshire, stoke-on-trent, shropshire, and telford & wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

we offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

we are 'united in our uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (ai) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used ai you must state this in your application.

check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at mpft:

why work for mental health services at mpft - youtube

development and progression within mental health services at mpft - youtube

for further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact the service lead for our inpatient mental health wards, emma davies -

• commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training, (including accredited peer support worker training if not previously undertaken)
• willingness to undertake or completion of imroc peer support training
• accredited certificate in life coaching

• own personal lived experience of mental health challenges
• own personal experience of accessing inpatient mental health services
• willing to positively share own life experiences, and personal experience of mental health challenges with service users and carers
• experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting…