Job Overview
The Peer Support Worker HSE Waterford role offers a meaningful opportunity to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges within HSE Dublin and South East. This permanent whole-time position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is based in Waterford.
Working as part of a recovery-focused team, you will use your lived experience and practical knowledge to promote hope, empowerment, and person-centred recovery within mental health services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide peer-led support to individuals accessing mental health services.
- Promote recovery-oriented approaches grounded in lived experience.
- Support the implementation of self-care frameworks and recovery plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service user engagement.
- Encourage service users to build resilience, independence, and confidence.
- Contribute to the development of recovery initiatives within the service.
- Maintain accurate records in line with HSE policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all HSE governance, confidentiality, and safeguarding standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience working with individuals with mental health needs.
- Experience implementing self-care frameworks and recovery-focused approaches.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to promoting recovery, empowerment, and inclusion.
- Understanding of HSE policies and service delivery standards.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade: Peer Support Worker (Grade Code 6038)
- Starting Salary (Point 1, 1 February 2026 scale): €33,756 per annum
- Salary Scale (1/2/26): €33,756 – €46,013 (including long service increments where applicable)
- Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
- Annual leave and public sector pension scheme in line with HSE terms
- Access to professional development and training opportunities
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Waterford within the HSE Dublin and South East region, covering Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, and part of South Dublin.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering community, hospital, and mental health services nationwide.
Application Details
Reference: SE26PSWPL
Important: CVs will not be accepted.
For informal enquiries, contact:
Clare Fitzpatrick
Recovery Coordinator, Mental Health Engagement and Recovery
Location: Kilkenny
Email: clare.fitzpatrick1@hse.ie
Tel: 086 818 5760
Applications must be submitted online via the official portal:
Closing Date: 16 April 2026 at 1:00 PM
