We are excited to offer two Young Adult Peer Support Worker (YA PSW) roles for people who have personal lived experience of mental health difficulties during their adolescence years or early adulthood. This role is also open to individuals who have been in local authority care. These Role will be based in Hillingdon and Harrow CNWL services (please note one role is full time and the part time 4 days a week)
As a YA PSW, you will use your own experience to support young adults’ aged 16–25 who are accessing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) or making the transition to Adult Mental Health Services .
Inspire hope in young people (aged 16–25) who are receiving support through CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) or transitioning to Adult Mental Health Services.
Work 1:1 and in groups with young adults to support them in their recovery and personal goals.
Share experiences in a way that respects their uniqueness, and helps them feel understood and empowered.
The two successful candidates will work either in Harrow or Hillingdon, and contribute to the trust wide young adult transformation plan. and be part of the new CNWL Discovery college offer (Discover Together).
Essential Requirement: To apply for this role, you must have personal lived experience of mental health challenges during adolescence or young adulthood, and have made progress in your own recovery journey.
Responsibilities – Young Adult Peer Support Worker
As a Young Adult Peer Support Worker, you will use your own experiences of mental health and recovery to support other young adults. Your role is to offer hope, guidance, and practical help as they access CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) or move into adult mental health services.
Working with the Team and Young Adults
Work alongside the mental health team to support young adults in CAMHS transitioning to adult services.
Help young adults create and follow their own recovery plans, either one-to-one or in group settings.
Support young adults to discover their strengths, interests, and goals for the future.
Encourage young adults to take the lead in their recovery, while also working with their families/carers and the wider care team.
Help young adults feel confident as they move through or leave CAMHS.
Use your own experience of moving from CAMHS to adult services to support others during this transition and ensure they are fully informed along the way.

Please refer the Job description for details