NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Peer Support Worker within Perinatal Mental Health and use your lived experience to make a meaningful difference to women and families across the West of Scotland. Based within the Mother and Baby Unit, you will support individuals before, during and after hospital care, helping them navigate recovery with compassion, understanding and hope. This is a unique and rewarding role where your personal journey becomes a powerful tool to empower others. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to recovery-focused care that values every individual’s experience. NHSGGC offers a progressive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued and your development is supported as part of one of the UK’s largest NHS organisations.
Please be aware that sponsorship is not available on this post.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Duration: Permanent
Base Location: Leverndale Hospital
Hours: Part Time (18 hours)
Working Pattern: Mon Sunday shifts variable.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.
Key responsibilities:
- Support individuals to identify and achieve their own personal recovery goals
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Build trusting, empathetic relationships with service users and their families
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Use lived experience to inspire hope and support recovery journeys in a meaningful way
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Assist individuals to overcome barriers and connect with community resources and supports
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Accompany patients to appointments, activities and multidisciplinary meetings as required
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Contribute to the development of recovery-focused and peer support services within the team
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Lived experience of perinatal mental health recovery and ability to share this appropriately
- Understanding of recovery approaches and factors that support positive mental health outcomes
- Experience in a supportive or enabling role with the ability to empower others
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Strong communication and active listening skills with a compassionate and respectful approach
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Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building therapeutic relationships
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Basic IT skills and commitment to ongoing training and personal development
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Ruth Taylor, Senior Charge Nurse on [email protected] or call 0141 211 6539.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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