NHS Scotland
Peer Support Worker - Mental Health Services
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Peer Support Worker - Mental Health Services
Peer Support Worker in Perinatal Mental Health
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, and an additional 2.2 million when including regional and national services.
About the Role
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Peer Support Worker within Perinatal Mental Health, leveraging your lived experience to create a meaningful impact on women and families across the West of Scotland. Based within the Mother and Baby Unit, you will provide compassionate, recovery-focused support before, during, and after hospital care, helping individuals navigate their journey with hope.
This role is a unique and important opportunity where your personal journey becomes a powerful tool for empowerment. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to services that prioritise individualised recovery. NHSGGC offers a progressive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and professional development is actively encouraged—all within the UK’s largest NHS trust.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. NFHSGGC will consider sponsorship applications for other roles in accordance with current Home Office requirements.
Key Details
Duration: Permanent (Pro Rata for part-time) Location: Leverndale Hospital Hours: Part-time (18 hours per week) Working Pattern: Variable Monday–Friday shifts, rotating Sundays when needed
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Core Responsibilities
- Support individuals in identifying and working towards personal recovery goals
- Build trusting, empathetic relationships with service users and their families
- Draw on lived experience to inspire hope, reinforce resilience, and support recovery journeys
- Help individuals overcome barriers and connect with community resources
- Accompany patients to appointments, activities and multidisciplinary meetings as needed
- Contribute to developing recovery-focused and peer support practices within the team
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
Essential:
- Proven lived experience of perinatal mental health recovery and the ability to discuss this confidently and holistically
- Awareness of recovery-oriented approaches and factors that support positive mental health outcomes
- Previous experience in a supportive or empowering role (informal, community, or professional structures)
- Strong communication and active listening skills, with a compassionate, non-judgmental, and respectful approach
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building therapeutic partnerships
- Basic IT literacy and commitment to ongoing training and development
- Flexible and resilient mindset to adapt to the demands of mental health care support
What We Offer
NHSGGC provides a comprehensive support framework to enhance your employee journey, including:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Learning and development bursaries
- E-learning and accredited courses
- Flexible working policies (where feasible)
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NHS Scotland Employee Benefits:
✅ 27 days annual leave (increasing with service length, plus public holidays) ✅ NHS Scotland Pension Scheme (with life insurance and tax-efficient benefits) ✅ Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme ✅ Study bursaries, e-learning, and accredited training ✅ Enhanced pay for public holiday hours worked ✅ NHS discounts on goods and services ✅ Confidential support, including counselling and psychological therapies
Why Apply?
Show us the authentic you—your skills, lived experience, and motivations should guide your application.
Guidance for Applicants:
- AI tools can assist with drafting and proofreading, but all responses must be your own.
- Applications relying on AI-generated content may be refused.
- NHSGGC is committed to work-life balance and encourages flexible working where possible.
Key Commitments
- NHSGGC is an Armed Forces Friendly Employer, recognising military skills.
- We celebrate and support equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.
Next Steps
Informal Discussion:
Contact Ruth Taylor, Senior Charge Nurse at:
- Email: ruth.taylor4@nhs.scot
- Phone: +44 (0)141 211 6539
Application Process:
⚠ This vacancy may close early due to high demand—submit your application as soon as possible. Ensuring your form reflects your real experiences and motivations will strengthen your application.
Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional care to families across the West of Scotland.
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