Advertised from 4 May 2026

Role

This post is funded by NHS Lanarkshire; you will be employed by Lanarkshire Links. The post is currently at University Hospital Hairmyres; however, you will require to be flexible and able to work in Wishaw Hospital if to meet service requirements. Your induction period may include time shadowing an existing peer worker in University Hospital Wishaw.  We recommend that should you wish to apply for this post you contact Lanarkshire Links to arrange a visit to the acute mental wards so that you can fully understand the role that you are applying for.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team of workers who are committed to promoting welfare and advancing the education of people affected by mental health issues across Lanarkshire. You believe passionately in the power of the lived experience of mental health issues and in making recovery a reality. You should also understand the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be serious about the need to challenge it.

You will join a group of three other Peer Workers working across the acute mental health adult inpatient wards within the general hospitals in Lanarkshire.

Peers are people who have shared experience of mental health issues and recovery and can use their lived experience to help other people who are facing similar challenges.

You will have a sound understanding of the recovery process, interpersonal skills and are an expert listener with a nurturing attitude. Applicants will use their lived experience and skills to work alongside the patient in the ward to enhance recovery throughout their hospital stay and plan for discharge into the community.

Application notes

Completed applications should be returned by email to admin@lanarkshirelinks.org.uk. Or send your application by post to: Lanarkshire Links, Dalziel Building, 7 Scott Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PN by 5pm on the 5th of June 2026.

If you would like further information or to discuss this post, please contact lorraineswan@lanarkshirelinks.org.uk 

Please note: This is a lived experience role. Only applicants who have personally experienced mental health challenges need apply.

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