Do you have great peer support skills? Have you got an interest in working as part of a team supporting LGBTQ+ people experiencing poor mental health?
We require a part time Peer Support Worker to deliver peer support for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing poor mental health. And to work as part of the Mental Health Team to provide community-driven Mental Health support in Leeds.
Prime Objectives (for full list, as well as main tasks and duties please refer to the Job description)
- PSWs deliver support through a lived experience model, offering 1:1 and group-based interventions. The delivery model is co-produced throughout the project. PSWs support individuals in accessing community services and link with statutory services, acting as a bridge between primary care and community mental health.
Salary: NJC scale 5 (points 11-17) starting at £28598 pro rata per annum for 30 hours per week. Salary and contract are reviewed annually. There is a 5% workplace pension (on completion of probationary period). This post is subject to a Standard DBS check.
Application packs (including the job description and person specification) can be downloaded from our website: https://www.mesmac.co.uk/contact/vacancies/peer-support-worker-community-mental-health-transformation-programme
Closing date for application is midnight Sunday 28th June 2026.
Applications to be emailed to [email protected]
Please note that late applications & CV’s will not be accepted. If your application is successful then Interviews will be held on 7th July 2026.
MESMAC is made up of community-based health and wellbeing services; we are committed to developing and delivering services that are responsive to the needs of our communities.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident employer. Applications are welcome from all suitably skilled persons from all sections of our communities. We offer a flexible working approach with hours of work and location of work responsive to the service and staff needs.
Pay: From £28,598.00 per year
Work Location: In person
