The Health Service Executive is seeking Peer Support Workers to join Mayo Mental Health Services in Castlebar. These permanent posts offer the opportunity to use lived experience to support and empower individuals on their recovery journey. Roles are available in both the Recovery Hub at St Mary’s Campus and the Teach Aisling Approved Centre.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide one-to-one and group peer support to service users
• Use lived experience to model hope, resilience, and recovery
• Support service users in developing personal recovery plans
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in service development within Mental Health Services
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Demonstrated lived experience of mental health difficulties and recovery
• Ability to articulate personal recovery journey appropriately in a professional setting
• Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented practice
• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a broader care team
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• HSE terms and conditions apply (Grade: Peer Support Worker 6038)
• One permanent part-time role (0.5 WTE, 19.5 hours per week)
• One permanent full-time role (39 hours per week)
• Standard HSE benefits: pension, leave entitlements, career development opportunities
(Salary scale not available in provided documentation.)
Location & Employer Information
Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
Service: Mayo Mental Health Services, HSE West and North West
Locations:
• Recovery Hub, St Mary’s Campus, Castlebar, Co Mayo F23 TW73
• Teach Aisling Approved Centre, Westport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo
The HSE provides mental health services across Mayo, delivering multidisciplinary, recovery-focused supports.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 17 December 2025 at 12:00
Informal Enquiries:
Mike McGeough, Principal Social Worker
Mayo Mental Health Services, St Mary’s Campus, Castlebar, Mayo
Phone: 094 904 9089
Email: [email protected]
