At a Glance
- Tasks: Support refugees and vulnerable migrants with mental health challenges through lived experience.
- Company: Open Door North East, dedicated to community action in Middlesbrough.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a real difference and develop advocacy skills.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on cultural responsiveness and community impact.
- Why this job: Join a pilot project that transforms community mental health care and promotes inclusivity.
- Qualifications: Lived experience of migration or mental health challenges is essential.
The predicted salary is between 29918 - 36566 £ per year.
We are here to support, promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough. Open Door North East is recruiting a Support Worker to join a new pilot project, delivered in collaboration with MIND, to support refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) who are experiencing significant mental health challenges. These challenges are shaped by trauma, forced migration, racism, and systemic barriers to care.
Responsibilities
- You will draw on your own lived experience or that of a close family member to build safe, trusting, and culturally responsive relationships, addressing migration, mental health challenges, and recovery.
- You will support individuals navigating complex systems and transitions, including hospital discharge, navigating recovery pathways and community reintegration.
- The referral pathway into the service will be developed as part of the pilot.
- This role is central to capturing lived experience, advocating for inclusive and anti‑racist service design and delivery and contributing to the transformation of community mental health care across South Tees.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job is 24 November 2025 - 5:00pm.
Peer Support Worker employer: Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency
Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally while working in the vibrant community of Middlesbrough.
Contact Details:
Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency Recruitment Team
