Job summary
The Suffolk Wellbeing Service is part of the national accredited IAPT initiative. The aim of this is to increase mental health access to those living in Suffolk aged 16 and above who are experiencing mild to moderate levels of anxiety and depression. The service works in conjunction with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) by providing low and high intensity mental health care to the local population.
Suffolk Wellbeing are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Peer Mentor Band 3 working alongside our Therapists as part of our service user's recovery journey.
Main duties of the job
The posts will be based in either Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, but travel will be required as part of the role to work across Suffolk This is a full-time post. Working hours are between 8am and 8pm and could involve some weekend work
The Peer Mentor will provide formalised peer mentoring to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and enable their own unique recovery journey. They will act as a role model to peers, carers, staff and others from a 'lived experience' perspective.
Peer Mentors will show empathy, share experiences, inspire hope and promote recovery, with the aim of assisting service users on both a 1:1 and group basis, to gain and maintain maximum levels of independence in the community.
The Peer Mentor will be a Champion and act as an ambassador of recovery within a service setting and for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations.
We welcome applicants that speak more than one language.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Benefits included with this role are:-
- NHS pension
- A comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- Career progression
- Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- Staff physio service
- Gym membership
- NHS discounts and many more
Details
Date posted
19 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
246-WSN7402608
Job locations
Hospital Road Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3NR
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Hospital Road Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3NR
Employer's website
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