Peer Support Worker

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Peer Support Worker The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Trust is committed to the introduction of intentional peer support in its services, and this job of Peer Support Worker is one where we believe that intentional peer support will significantly improve outcomes. The post holder will be supporting people accessing the service across the five boroughs of South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust. The post holder will contribute to the implementation and evaluation of Adult Autism Intensive Support service for autistic individuals. It is our ambition that wherever possible, post holders will use their own experience to support other autistic people. To provide intentional peer support, you will need to have undertaken or be prepared to undertake accredited peer support worker training and be willing to positively share your own life experiences and personal experience of Autism with people accessing the service, team member's and carers. Main duties of the job In providing intentional peer support, you will be expected: To use your own experience to support people accessing the service in either in 1:1 or within a group setting To act as a role model to people accessing the service to inspire hope and share life experiences Peer Support Workers will be supported to complete accredited Peer Support Worker training and will have access to ongoing personal and professional development. This may include opportunities to progress into senior peer roles, specialist peer posts, or training and facilitation roles within the Trust. Development plans will be agreed through regular supervision and appraisal. You will also be expected to support other Peer Support Workers in their role providing advice/coaching/training where appropriate, and to participate in any reviews undertaken of Peer Support Workers and advise any changes to the Recovery Lead or Head of Recovery and Social Inclusion. Under the guidance of the Clinical Lead and other member of the MDT you will: Work autonomously to support services users referred to the service. Promote and model peer support in this role. Support people accessing the service through 1-1 sessions and in a group setting. Provide peer support for people accessing the service. Duties will include practical as well as the emotional support of people accessing the service, with a specific focus on co-producing and delivering an Intensive Support Service for autistic people. About us We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds a