Double Impact is a registered charity and not for profit organisation, established in 1998. We believe that with the right support everybody can recover and that in recovery anything is possible.
We are excited to continue working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to provide Peer Support Workers to work within the Coexisting Substance Use and Mental Health Pathway. Double Impact are commissioned to provide Lived Experience Peer Support Workers (PSW) to support people with coexisting mental health and substance use needs to work across the City and County areas of Nottinghamshire.
There will be scope to work more broadly with Severe Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) and help with service expansion. specifically aimed at supporting people coming through services who are facing a combination of significant challenges, often including mental health issues, substance use and homelessness..
Peer Support Workers (various posts available)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2026 (potential to be extended)
Locations: Across the City and County areas of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
(to be discussed at interview)
Hours: Full Time and Part Time posts available
Salary: £23,705 per annum (full time equivalent)
Substance use and mental health issues are often inextricably linked. For people who are experiencing these issues it can often feel isolating and debilitating. Surviving and thriving can be very challenging, especially in communities that exclude or stigmatise substance use and mental health experiences.
The peer support programme has been developed for people who have lived experience specifically of substance use or experience of supporting someone to recovery. We are looking for peer support workers who will use their experiences to offer empathy and understanding to others, inspiring hope and belief that recovery is possible.
You will help us to build a culture of individual aspiration, spreading the messages amongst service users that recovery is worth aspiring to, motivating others starting on their journey by seeing the progress made by their peers.
We are looking for people who really want to make a difference, are personable and can make positive connections with people to help move their situation forward in a positive way.
The role is varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one to one is vital, we also look for candidates with excellent communication skills and who share our values as an organisation.
No day is the same in this role but an ability to communicate effectively with a range of service users, colleagues, and partner agencies is essential along with an ability to manage different tasks, meet deadlines and a commitment to Double Impact values are essential.
This is an outreach service so flexibility, ability to drive and access to a vehicle are essential to be able to be able to provide the high-quality person-centred support needed.
The successful person will: -
• Be in recovery from substance/alcohol use for at least one year or had experience of supporting family/friends with recovery from substance/alcohol use
• Be positive, energetic and inspiring for participants and staff within the service
• Be knowledgeable about services available within Nottinghamshire which could support and enhance recovery journeys
• Have knowledge of the issues facing substance users including appropriate medical interventions, social care, health issues and homelessness
• Be willing to share personal experiences in a supportive, emotionally safe way
• Be willing to travel and work at various locations other than the base, this is not a home working role
• Have strong organisational, time management skills and have a good level IT skills
If you think you can make a difference and want to join a friendly team then please get in touch.
If you would like an informal chat about the position, please contact Jayne Ball on 07517910058
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Please return completed application forms to Fionakelman@doubleimpact.org.uk stating clearly the role that you are applying for.
Double Impact embraces diversity and takes a pro-active approach to equality in services and employment. Registered Charity No. 1139865
Close Date 16 June 2025
Interview Date 23 June 2025
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