Peer Support Officer - London & Home Counties

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they are likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Peer Support Officer to join our Companion Volunteer Team in London and the Home Counties (covers London, South East of England and East of England). This is a home-based position; however, you will need to live in the region as travel across the region is a requirement of the role.

Contract: Permanent; 35 hours per week

Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts

Salary: MCJES Band C: £23,133 - £25,081 Per Annum

Based: Home Based

As a Peer Support Officer, you will support the delivery and growth of Marie Curie's portfolio of volunteer delivered services. You will have a can-do attitude, experience managing conflicting priorities and be an excellent self-motivator.

This will be a busy and varied role, but main duties will include processing referrals, scheduling visits and calls, supporting community events, maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

As an integral part of the Companion Volunteer Team, you will need to be agile and adaptable, proactive, an excellent communicator, organised and experienced working within software packages.

All members of the Companion Volunteer Team are expected to actively promote and support the wellbeing of people at end of life and the people closest to them.

What we are looking for

• Good IT skills and experience using a range of software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent self-organisation and attention to detail
• A high level of resilience and an ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Ability to use own initiative and to work independently and to manage a busy workload including multitasking between systems
• A good team player
• Respect for Marie Curie's high standards
• An ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role

What's in it for you

• Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes

Marie Curie Benefits Package

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Support with eye care costs (terms apply)
• Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme
• 15% discount in Marie Curie shops
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Life assurance

To view the job description, please click here

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 3 December 2026
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Interviews: Expected to be conducted in the week commencing 7 December 2026

For more information or an informal chat, please contact recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agencies need not apply.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.