Peer Specialist - The Retreat West
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Weymouth, DT4 7JD
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
We are seeking compassionate, dedicated Peer Specialists ready to use their personal journey to inspire hope and guide others through self-defined men...
To utilise your own lived experience of mental health, by using it intentionally in therapeutic conversation with others.
To support people presenting in mental health crisis, who are likely to be experiencing and displaying significant distress and vulnerability, providing compassionate and non-judgemental care.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Own lived experience of mental health, with willingness and ability to intentionally and appropriately share this in support of others.
- Peer Specialist training programme completed or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
- Recovery Education Centre courses or equivalent attended in last 5 years.
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience supporting people experiencing distress
Desirable
- Previous working in a mental health, or care setting.
Information Technology
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of computer literacy and Office based applications.
Desirable
- Experience using an electronic patient records system.
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrate compassionate and non-judgemental response to people in distress /crisis
Additional requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
5 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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