Peer Support Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO17 1EY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

The must haves for this role: Lived experience of the criminal justice system a minimum of being arrested and taken into police custody and demonstratable recovery of a minimum of 1 year of no longer being in-contact with criminal justice system. Having direct lived experience of recovery from substance use, mental health or other vulnerabilities. You must have been in recovery from drug or alcohol misuse for at least 13 years and have completed any licence conditions or legal requirements at least one year before applying. Flexibility to travel to all sites across Thames Valley/Hampshire. This post requires successful application for police vetting. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to satisfy the police vetting residency requirements (typically three years' continuous UK residency immediately prior to application). For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Engagement LeadDanielle Forsteron0300 123 5066orDanielle.Forster@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help. You can find out more about the service onourwebsite. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

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