Situations vacant · LONDON
Homeless Health Peer Advocate
At Groundswell, a lived-experience organisation in brixton: 67% of its staff, volunteers and trustees have experienced homelessness. its peer advocates take people to health appointments
Accompany someone to health appointments, speak up for them, explain what is said and support their choices about treatment. Open to people with relevant lived experience.
This one is open only to people with lived experience of homelessness, addiction, recovery, mental health or prison.
It runs at least two days a week, plus monthly team meetings. They ask for a slot each week.
A DBS check is required, though their page does not say which level. Four weeks of training first, then monthly team meetings and supervision.
Their page does not say where in London it takes place.
Their page does not say whether they are recruiting at the moment, so ask before you set your heart on it.
Particulars
- Hours
- At least two days a week, plus monthly team meetings
- Term
- A slot each week
- Where
- Not stated
- Check
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Before you start
- Four weeks of training first, then monthly team meetings and supervision
- Only for
- People with lived experience of homelessness, addiction, recovery, mental health or prison
- Apply as
- On your own
- Participation Volunteer — a commitment their page does not state
Read from their own page, last checked 17 October 2026. Set by a person.
Their page is silent on: screening.min_age, status.
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