Peer Educator Post

HSE West and North West (Galway Recovery College)

The salary for this post is analogous with HSE 2020 Salary Scale plus 8%, in line with October 2023 WRC agreement on Section 39 Pay.
In line with HSE Clerical Officer Grade IV, Point 1, €28,749 (plus the 8%).
Full Time Salary for the post is €31,049 (inclusive 8%) pro rata to 33 hours per week on a Part Time basis salary will be €27,692 per annum

This role is funded by HSE West and North West (working into the area of Galway Recovery College)

Working Hours, 33 hours per week.

PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER JOB REFERENCE NO 2025-014 WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

EMAIL ONLY PLEASE.

The continued development of recovery orientated services is a key priority of mental health services. The development of ‘A National Framework for Recovery in Mental Health 2024–2028’ sets out an understanding of recovery and recovery orientated services, the core values that underpin it, and the actions and measures that support such a service. This is also in line with Mental Health Ireland’s strategy 2025-2027 – Empowering, Educating and Connection Communities (Priority Area 1, Objective 1.)

We are committed to the development and delivery of a comprehensive prospectus of Recovery Education to be delivered right across Galway, Roscommon and Mayo. This role is an integral part of achieving this goal and the post holder will work in Co. Galway as a team lead of Galway Recovery College.

Community Healthcare West partners with Mental Health Ireland to operate Galway Recovery College – a service committed to the development and delivery of recovery education in Galway.

The Peer Educator will lead on the development and delivery of recovery education across Co. Galway and will be employed by Mental Health Ireland to add their unique expertise deriving from their lived experience of mental health challenges and receiving support.

This Recovery College Peer Educator position has been created in partnership with Community Healthcare West, The Office of Mental Health Engagement and Recovery and Mental Health Ireland. The Peer Educator will support the coproduction and facilitation of mental health recovery education, the co-ordination of day-to-day operations, communications, administration and evaluations of Galway Recovery College.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the position along with your Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie

Download the full Job Description from the Mental Health Ireland website.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday, 20th August 2025. Applications received outside this time will not be considered. Shortlisting will be carried out based on the information received in your CV and letter of application.

Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday, 25th August 2025. Applications received outside this time will not be considered. Shortlisting will be carried out based on the information received in your CV and letter of application.

For informal enquiries, please contact Maria Walsh Healy 087 4277497.

Please ensure to include the relevant Job Reference Number 2025-014 in your letter of application and CV.