Job Description

Join Us in Making a Difference - Senior Peer Support Worker, Mental Health Riverside Sanctuary

Salisbury | Part time | 21,574.80 - 22,230.00 (based on 30 hours per week)

About Us

Our Vision in Alabare is a Society where everyone has the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. With a dedicated team, strong community partnerships, and a bold vision, we are transforming lives every day.

The Role

We are looking for Senior Peer Support Worker to join the team, this is part of a new Mental Health framework that will sit alongside and compliment those provided by primary and secondary care.

The role has been developed for people with lived experience who can build relationships and help service users work towards their recovery pathway. The Senior Peer Support Worker will work as part of a team that provides initial introductions with people in a community setting, focusing on the direct needs of the individual ensuring a collaborative approach to meet the needs of the service user and their identified goals.

For a full job description on this and other vacancies please visit our website www.alabare.co.uk / jobs

Based in Salisbury working 30 hours per week main shift pattern 15:00 - 23:00, occasional day shift to accommodate training and other duties.

Experience and understanding of living with and managing mental health issues or supporting someone in emotional distress, including understanding the barriers to meaningful living. To have a strong understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems. To have broad knowledge and awareness of local and national government initiatives in mental health services. Demonstrate an understanding of social exclusion and the recovery approach. Have an understanding of substance misuse and self harm. Have an understanding of service users with additional needs. Ability to work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary sector organisations. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to respond to service users' needs Ability to produce clear, concise reports and records. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload. Be calm in a crisis and have a methodical approach to problem solving. Competent IT skills with the ability to record information accurately. Car driver preferred but not essential.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making real change Work with a passionate, supportive team Enjoy flexible working and a culture that values well-being through Employee Assistance Programme - Mindful Employer
Closing date for applications 31st January 2026

Interviews date flexible

Please note we do not offer sponsorship.

Alabare are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all our service users, this includes developing, implementing and maintaining effective recruitment policies and procedures to promote the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Before commencing employment, the HR Department undertakes pre-employment checks on all applicants who have been offered a job with the Charity. These checks include an Enhanced DBS, which will be renewed every 3 years, the right to live and work in the UK, as well as two satisfactory references.

All staff will be required to complete training on Safeguarding Adults and Young People within their first week of employment.

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Please visit our website for more information on our benefits and to download an application form. www.alabare.co.uk/about/jobs

Disclaimer

Please note you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret that we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.83-14.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Are you currently living in the United Kingdom with the ability to commute.
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence with access to road worthy vehicle (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person