Location: Oxfordshire – community-based at Manzil Way with travel across Restore’s provision
Hours: Up to 21 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends

Are you ready to use your lived experience to inspire change?

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Peer Outreach Worker to build trusted relationships with people and communities who may be under-represented or face barriers to accessing mental health support. This is a meaningful role where your lived experience, insight, and empathy will help others feel seen, heard, and empowered in their own recovery.

About the role:

• Build trusting relationships with individuals and communities who may be under-represented, marginalised, or hesitant to engage with mental health services.
• Use your lived experience to provide emotionally attuned, culturally responsive peer support in one-to-one and group settings
• Work alongside Mental Health Recovery  Outreach Workers as part of a team
• Co-design and deliver recovery-focused, place-based activities that reflect people’s identities, strengths, and aspirations.
• Support individuals to identify meaningful goals, reduce barriers, and build confidence, autonomy, and social inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, community networks, and colleagues to promote inclusive pathways to recovery.
• Maintain safe, trauma-informed, and ethical practice, keeping accurate and respectful records in line with safeguarding and quality standards.

To be considered for this role, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:

Essential Criteria:

• Lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery.
• Positive attitude, resilience, and enthusiasm for peer support and coproduction.
• Experience of groups and individual support within health, social care, or related environment.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, motivational).
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and organise work.
• IT literacy (Word, email, data input).
• Willingness to travel within Restore’s service area

For more information and a discussion about the role contact : Stephanie Hess on 07506 704846

Closing date: 26th April 2026 at midnight 

Interview date: 8th May 2026 (face to face)