Closing date: 07 June 2026
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Service for a new Peer Support Worker (PSW) position.
The PSW role supports service users with recent lived experience of mental health difficulties and/or criminal justice services, using their own experience to inspire hope and recovery.
Main duties of the job
Under supervision, you will provide emotional support, help users access services, and promote recovery. You will also receive training and guidance to aid your professional development.
Job responsibilities
Note: This role does not offer sponsorship. Applicants must provide visa information.
Key responsibilities include engaging with service users, supporting them to access services, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Early access to psychological therapies and physiotherapy
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Car leasing scheme
- Free eye tests
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts at major retailers and restaurants
Person specification
Qualifications
- Secondary education to GCSE English A‑C grade or equivalent
- Good standard of English
- Willingness to complete an accredited Peer Support Worker training course
- Mental health or health & social care related qualification (desirable)
- Completion of WRAP or similar self‑management technique
Experience
- Recent lived experience of mental health issues
- Recent lived experience of mental health services
- Recent lived experience of the criminal justice system
- Experience of working in a supportive role
- Experience requiring confidentiality
- Experience accessing specialist services
- Ability to relate to diverse people
Skills
- Excellent written, verbal and non‑verbal communication
- Computer proficiency
- Professional sharing of personal recovery story
- Empathy and emotional support
- Assisting in development of recovery plans
- Promotion of recovery conceptsLocal resource navigation support
- Reflective practice and openness to feedback
- Conflict management
- A patient, non‑judgemental, respectful and compassionate attitude
- Collaborative teamwork
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Employer name
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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