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Peer Support Apprentice (North & Central London)
Peer Support Apprentice
Location: North and Central London
Working Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract Type: Apprentice
Salary: £10 per hour
About the Role
We are excited to offer five unique opportunities for passionate individuals to join our team as a Peer Support Apprentice in North and Central London. This role is ideal for someone eager to use their lived experience to support vulnerable individuals facing mental health challenges, substance misuse, or learning disabilities, while pursuing a recognised Health & Social Care qualification.
As a Peer Support Apprentice, you’ll work across community and justice settings, making a real impact on people’s lives.
What You’ll Be Doing
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing one-to-one or multi-agency support to individuals based on their care plans.
- Assisting with client care planning and risk management alongside Criminal Justice colleagues.
- Collaborating with police, probation officers, and youth offending teams in custody, court, and community settings.
- Delivering emotional support, guidance, and engagement to service users and their families/carers.
- Promoting access to appropriate community services while adhering to lone working guidelines.
- Recording service information accurately and within agreed timelines.
- Attending education one day per week to work towards a recognised qualification.
You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, valued for your lived experience and unique perspective.
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We’re looking for a motivated, compassionate individual with:
- GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent). If not, you must be willing to work towards passing Functional Skills in both alongside the apprenticeship.
- A willingness to complete at least a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care.
- Preferred: Personal lived experience of mental health issues and/or the criminal justice system.
- Good IT skills, including competence in Microsoft Office.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred but not essential).
Why Join Us?
At Waythrough, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team dedicated to making a difference:
- Valued lived experience – Your personal insights are a critical part of the role.
- Career growth – Opportunities to progress within a rewarding sector.
- Real impact – Help vulnerable people across North and Central London gain the support they need.
Waythrough is formed through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship in 2024, creating one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. With 3,500 staff and volunteers, we’re focused on helping 130,000+ people live full, meaningful lives each year.
Note: Some roles may still appear under legacy brand names (e.g., Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius), but you’ll join one unified team driving our shared mission.
Inclusion and Accessibility
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of the challenges we address.
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We’re committed to diversity and accessibility, having signed the Disability Confident Scheme.
What We Offer
As part of Waythrough, you’ll benefit from:
- 27 days annual leave (increasing to 32 days after 1 year, plus bank holidays).
- Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution (matched up to 6.5%).
- Life assurance covering 3× annual salary.
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies.
- Birthday leave, extra annual leave purchase (up to 5 days), and professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications.
- 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Recognition awards via Way to Go and Aspirations portals.
You’ll also enjoy:
- A £500 Recommend a Friend bonus.
- Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership.
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras, and Tickets for Good.
- Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives.
Closing Date
Applications close on 23rd July 2026.
How to Apply
Please apply via the company website ([Waythrough’s careers page](mailto: contact email not defined here)) for the full description. If viewing an external listing (e.g., Indeed), select “Apply via Company Website” for full details.
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