Peer Mentor Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Humankind Charity Full time

**Vacancy No**
- VN4046

**Employment Type**
- Full-Time

**Hours Per Week**
- 37.00

**Work Pattern**
- Monday to Friday

**Location**
- 5 Ways, Westfield Road - Leeds LS3 1NQ

**Location Region**
- West Yorkshire

**Location City**
- Leeds

**Location Postal Code**
- LS3 1NQ

**Interview Date**
- 28 May 2024

**Job Details**

**Peer Mentor Co-ordinator**

**Working week**:Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
- The role will involve the recruitment, training and co-ordinating a team of peer volunteers who will target individuals at risk of discontinuing structured treatment, individuals who are new to treatment services or recently relapsed.
- The coordinator also facilitates peer involvement Recovery Cities initiatives promoting progress and active participation.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Recruit and train a team of peer volunteers
- Provide supervision and coordination to the Team of volunteers
- Help peers contact and support a range of service users in structured and unstructured treatment.
- Collaborate with the ETE worker to support peers progression towards employment and training opportunities.
- Take the lead in supporting Recovery Cities initiatives in Leeds
- Maintain a commitment to personal and professional development within the role.

**Requirements**:

- Experience or strong interest in supporting individuals in recovery from addiction.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to fostering a supportive and positive environment for recovery.
- Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with other professionals.
- Willingness to undergo DBS checks and complete Humankind volunteer training suite.

To view the full job description, please click here.- The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band._

**What can Humankind offer you?**
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
- Death in service benefit
- Free Will writing
- Eyecare vouchers
- ️ Blue light card discount
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
- Work-life balance
- flexible working and family-friendly policies- ️ Happy, Healthy You - our wellbeing offers for our workforce

Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
- **Humankind is an equal opportunities employer**
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.-
**Salary Period**
- Per Annum

**Vacancy Salary Range**
- £24,020-£30,790

**DBS Requirement**
- Enhanced Adult Barred

**Does role require Police/Prison vetting?**
- Not Applicable

**Driving licence required for role?**
- No

**Applications Close Date**
- 09 May 2024


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