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Peer Development Project Worker (Maternity Cover)

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge
Open House, 13 Whitethorn Street, London, E3 4DA
Full-time
18th February 2026

💻Job Title: Peer Development Project Worker (Maternity Cover)

💻Reports to: Service Manager

💰Salary: £28,974 (pro-rated for part-time)

🕒Hours: 22.5 per week (may include some evenings and weekends)       

📍Location: Our main office is in Open House, 13 Whitethorn Street, London, E3 4DA

📃Contract: Fixed-Term (12 month contract)

📅 Closing date: Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 10:00am

📅 Interview date: Tuesday 24th February 2026 (in-person)

This role involves supporting people with lived experience of mental health challenges to become Peer Leaders by using a strengths-based, recovery-focused approach. The postholder will provide tailored support, helping individuals build confidence, develop skills, and access training and employment opportunities.

They will work closely with partner organisations and internal teams as part of an integrated Recovery and Wellbeing Service, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.

What you’ll do 

  • Design and facilitate training sessions and workshops that empower clients through personal and skills development, ensuring they are actively involved in co-produced service delivery.
  • Collaborate with the Service Manager to develop and support Peer Workers and Volunteers, embedding this model across the service.
  • Plan and implement community drop-in sessions for individuals at all stages of recovery, providing leadership and guidance throughout.
  • Support the Service Manager and Coproduction Coordinator to influence wider mental health strategies in Tower Hamlets.

See the job pack for full details

Peer Development Project Worker (Maternity Cover) Job Pack

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Apply

To apply email your CV and responses to the following questions to peopleandculture@mindthnr.org.uk.

  • What is your motivation to work for MindTHNR and what attracts you to this role specifically? (max 400 words)
  • What relevant skills, knowledge and capability will you bring to MindTHNR and this role? (max 400 words)

It’s important that you answer these questions fully, showcasing examples of your skills and experience (both professional and personal) relevant to person spec in the job pack.

We want to hear about your unique skills and experience, please avoid being over-reliant on AI software or tools. We appreciate they can help with formatting and giving structure, but be mindful that if your answers to these questions are very similar to those put through AI software your application may be disregarded.