Peer Support Worker (Families in Mind)
Salary: £11,793.60 per annum (FTE £24,570)
Hours: Part Time - 18 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term contract to end of June 2028
Location: Worthing or Southwick base with the expectation to work across Worthing and Adur.
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per year rising to 27 days after 2 years pro-rata
West Sussex Mind Values: Excellence, Equitable, Open, Together, Curious, Unstoppable
National Mind Excellence Awards 2025: Winner for Equality & Diversity; Highly Commended for Effective Services
Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Families in Mind team, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of parents and carers of young children across Worthing, Adur and Arun.
We are looking for someone with lived experience of caring for children while managing their own mental health challenges. This may include experience of postnatal mental health difficulties, accessing mental health services, or navigating your own recovery journey. Your insight, empathy, and understanding will help other parents feel heard, supported, and less alone.
About the Role
As a Peer Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating safe, supportive spaces where parents and carers can build confidence, resilience and connection.
You will:
- Support the delivery of structured group sessions (face-to-face and online) focused on mental health and wellbeing
- Encourage and facilitate meaningful peer support
- Empower parents and carers to identify and work towards their personal goals
- Contribute positively as an active and valued member of the wider team
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is confident sharing appropriate aspects of their lived experience to support others
- Believes in the value of peer support and recovery-focused approaches
- Has strong communication and facilitation skills
- Is compassionate, reliable and able to work collaboratively
Working Pattern
Groups currently run across Worthing and Adur between Tuesday and Thursday. The role is primarily delivered during school hours; however, we welcome flexibility in working patterns, including occasional weekend work to support families in accessing community events.
How to apply:
Please find below an application form, guidance notes and job description for further details.
If you would like to have an informal discussion prior to applying or have any questions after reading the documents, please email Debbie McConnell at debbie.mcconnell@westsussexmind.org
C losing date: 9am on Thursday 19th March
Interview date: Tuesday 24th March at The Cornerhouse, 45 Southwick St, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4TH
Please email completed applications to: people_team@westsussexmind.org
Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must therefore be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
No agencies or CVs
West Sussex Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Here is a link to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement - West Sussex Mind | Equality, diversity and inclusion statement.