Buckinghamshire Recovery College Lived Experience Tutor
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Oxford Health NHS Trust Buckinghamshire Recovery College Lived Experience Tutor
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about using your lived experience to support others on their recovery journey? Do you believe in the power of education, empowerment, and peer support? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for a compassionate and motivatedLived Experience Tutorsto join our team atBuckinghamshire Recovery College. This is a unique opportunity to co-produce and co-deliver educational, creative, and wellbeing-focused courses that support individuals in their mental health and recovery journeys.
You should have lived experience or have cared for someone with mental health challenges.
This role is delivered through NHS Professionals, and you be subject to their training and pre-employment checks. Following the interview process (with your permission) your details will be shared with NHSP, and you will go through their checks.
Work will typically be roughly up to 15 hours per week on a part-time basis though this will shift and change dependent on service needs. As part of these hours you will be required to attend service meetings.
Main duties of the job
Co-design and co-facilitate courses and workshops alongside peer and professional tutors.
- Share your own recovery journey and self-management strategies in a supportive and empowering way.
- Provide learning support, guidance, and encouragement to students.
- Promote hope, choice, and personal responsibility in all aspects of your work.
- Act as a positive role model and advocate for recovery-focused approaches.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
About us
Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.
Give yourself the best chance of success by reviewing our Applicant Guide before applying. Your supporting statement should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Oxford Health delivers physical, mental health and social care services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our vision is "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team", and our values are Caring, Safe and Excellent.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum | pro-rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-BM8362355
Job locations
Saffron House / Whiteleaf Centre
High Wycombe/ Aylesbury
HP11 1NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-design and co-facilitate courses and workshops alongside peer and professional tutors.
- Share your own recovery journey and self-management strategies in a supportive and empowering way.
- Provide learning support, guidance, and encouragement to students.
- Promote hope, choice, and personal responsibility in all aspects of your work.
- Act as a positive role model and advocate for recovery-focused approaches.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-design and co-facilitate courses and workshops alongside peer and professional tutors.
- Share your own recovery journey and self-management strategies in a supportive and empowering way.
- Provide learning support, guidance, and encouragement to students.
- Promote hope, choice, and personal responsibility in all aspects of your work.
- Act as a positive role model and advocate for recovery-focused approaches.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Lived Experience either personal or caring for others with Mental health
- Experience of Recovery College
- Understanding of Recovery journey and self management techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health
- Knowledge of recovery focused approach
- Knowledge of Recovery Colleges
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
Skills
Essential
- Act as a positive role model and advocate for recovery focus approaches
- The ability to co-develop and deliver workshops alongside peers and staff
- Ability to work within a team
- Communicate effectively with staff and students
- Good understanding of maintaining personal wellbeing
Experience
Essential
- Lived Experience either personal or caring for others with Mental health
- Experience of Recovery College
- Understanding of Recovery journey and self management techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health
- Knowledge of recovery focused approach
- Knowledge of Recovery Colleges
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
Skills
Essential
- Act as a positive role model and advocate for recovery focus approaches
- The ability to co-develop and deliver workshops alongside peers and staff
- Ability to work within a team
- Communicate effectively with staff and students
- Good understanding of maintaining personal wellbeing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Saffron House / Whiteleaf Centre
High Wycombe/ Aylesbury
HP11 1NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Saffron House / Whiteleaf Centre
High Wycombe/ Aylesbury
HP11 1NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Buckinghamshire Recovery College Lead
Alexandra Jones
07557450457
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum | pro-rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-BM8362355
Job locations
Saffron House / Whiteleaf Centre
High Wycombe/ Aylesbury
HP11 1NH
United Kingdom
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