National Peer Support Coordinator
6 months ago
Job description
**Tackle's Peer-to-Peer Support Service**:
Our Peer Support Service provides support to our 100 local member groups through
education, resources, small grants, and networking opportunities. This includes
delivering an annual national conference, monthly group leaders networking, peer to
peer coaching sessions, equality, diversity and inclusion training to name a few.
**About the role**
With the expansion of our peer support service, we are looking for a National Peer
Support Coordinator to work with our National Support Development Manager and
Board of Trustees to deliver an exceptional peer support service for our members
across the UK.
We are seeking a confident and hardworking individual with experience in the charity
sector and, ideally peer support. You are a team player, proactive and able to work
with minimum supervision. You will be able to hit the ground running, taking
ownership of some of our existing peer support activity whilst taking on new
programmes of work. You will be a professional, people person, be creative about
seeking new ways of working, and enjoy networking to build relationships. You
demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion with an empathic and nonjudgemental
approach to working with people. A willingness and availability to work
evenings and occasional weekends is desirable.
**Your job responsibilities**:
1. Maintain regular contact with Support Group Leaders providing high quality
information and support in an empathic and professional approach via telephone,
enable the effective running of their support groups
2. Send out promotional and information materials to Support Group Leaders as
required
3. Identify and develop appropriate training for Support Group Leaders and deliver
training or source training support where relevant to enable volunteers to meet
charity's strategic objectives
4. Refresh and update the Members Portal on the Tackle Prostate Cancer website,
ensuring that all information and documents uploaded is useful to Group Leaders
5. Provide support for the activity, including developing and promoting of existing
Support Group Leaders Network meetings
6. Provide support for Regional Networking Events, Annual Conference, and other
events as appropriate.
7. Work closely with the National Support and Development Manager to build new
elements to our services and develop projects for support.
**Other Duties**
1. Deliver reports on the progress and impact of our peer support service offers.
2. Accurate and timely data capture of service caller and key stakeholder inquiries.
3. Manage and maintain the membership database, ensuring all relevant data is
captured and up to date.
4. Attend relevant meetings and training as required.
5. Support and promote the work in accordance with the values and policies of
Tackle Prostate Cancer.
6. Carry out any other duties commensurate with the post, as agreed with your line
manager.
7. Carry out of all the above with an understanding of and commitment to inclusion,
equal opportunities, and diversity.
**What you’ll need to demonstrate**:
- Relevant professional qualification or equivalent work experience.
- A solution-focused team player with a positive, can-do mindset.
- Proven experience in supporting volunteers in community settings with an
emphasis on understanding and working with people living with cancer.
- Excellent time management skills.
- An understanding of cancer care, palliative care or related specialist area.
- An ability to put people at ease and true enjoyment of working collaboratively
with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written, verbal and visual communication with brilliant attention to
detail.
- Understanding of researching, mapping and unlocking community assets that
support service delivery and signposting.
- A strong commitment to ensuring outcomes and impacts of services are evidenced
through high-quality data collection.
- Excellent administration and IT skills.
- Ability to work virtually and on your own initiative and manage a complex and
varied workload to successfully meet project deadlines and targets.
- A real commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion within your role.
- Right to work in the UK.
-
Peer Support Coordinator
6 months ago
London, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full timeThe key purpose of the Peer Support Coordinator role is to lead a Peer Support Service within the Southwark Wellbeing Hub, part of Together for Mental Wellbeing. Peer Supporters are volunteers with their own lived experience of mental distress. Peer Supporters actively use these shared lived experiences as part of the support that they offer. You will...
-
Peer Support Coordinator
6 months ago
London, United Kingdom South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Full timeTo provide recovery-oriented input to those in lived experience roles in relation to supervision, urgent care issues and referrals. To process referrals by communicating with referrers, VCSE partners and service users and carers (when needed) to obtain information and explain the service offer. To hold a case load of clients and provide one-to-one peer...
-
Senior Project Coordinator
5 months ago
London, United Kingdom Peer Power Youth Full time**About us** Our organisation offers: - Modern office setting, London and Brighton - Fully serviced work environment - Flexibility of working patterns - Work-from-home days - Growth opportunities - Wellness programmes - 2 Personal days per year - 25 days annual leave (pro-rated) - Pension contributions - Safe work environment - Regular social events The...
-
Peer Support Volunteer Coordinator
6 months ago
London, United Kingdom Together For Mental Wellbeing Full timeThe Merton Peer Support service is an exciting new service which Together for Mental Wellbeing has just launched in the borough of Merton and we are looking for a brand new team. Mental Health Peer Support gives emotional support and promotes access to information and practical advice for people experiencing mental health difficulties. South West London...
-
Peer Support Coordinator
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom POSITIVE EAST Part timePart-time, 21.6 hours a week over three days Fixed term, initially to end of March 2026 Are you someone living with HIV who would like to support others living with HIV? This Peer Support Co-ordinator post could be for you. Working across East London as part of Positive East’s Health and Wellbeing Team, you would be contributing towards the charity’s...
-
Hackney Paid Peer Support
7 days ago
London, United Kingdom National Childbirth Trust Full timeJob Title:Hackney Paid Peer Supporter Salary:£24,590 FTE (£14,754 Actual) Working Hours:21 hours Per weeks Contract:Fixed Term contract until 31st December 2025 Location: Hackney Borough Based Benefits:NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday. About us at the NCT A lot of...
-
Office Coordinator
6 months ago
London, United Kingdom Office Coordinator Full time**Company Overview** IGG is a dynamic, award-winning professional trustee company offering pragmatic, collaborative and professional trustee services to pension schemes throughout the country. We support trustees and sponsors to manage their schemes in an increasingly challenging regulatory environment. The 200+ strong team is made up of professionals who...
-
Peer Mentor Coordinator Specialist
5 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom 306 North London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeNorth London NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Peer Mentor Coordinator to join our team. As a Peer Mentor Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting service users who meet the Rough Sleepers initiative criteria.The successful candidate will provide specialist advice in relation to recovery, actively encourage service users to make positive...
-
Peer Support Lead in London Prisons
1 month ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ad Warrior Ltd Full timeJob Title: Peer Support Lead in London PrisonsWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Peer Support Lead to join our team in London Prisons. As a Peer Support Lead, you will be responsible for delivering peer-led elements of service delivery, including the recruitment, training, and supervision of peer supporters and mentors.The ideal candidate will...
-
Peer Support Assistant
3 months ago
London, United Kingdom King\'s College London Students\' Union Full timeBrowse Jobs List Peer Support Assistant (Student Staff) Listed by King's College London SU Applying Application deadline: Tue 10 Sep 2024 23:59 Rate £13.15 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay which equates to £14.73 for every hour worked. Hours 20 hours per month (October - June) Interview 23rd September, 24th September & 25th...
-
Volunteer peer supporter
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Together Full timeWe need your experience! Do you have lived experience of mental distress and have come into contact with the criminal justice system? Together is a national charity that works alongside people with mental health issues on their journey towards leading independent and fulfilling lives. Our Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services work in partnership with NHS...
-
Peer Support Assistant
4 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom King\'s College London Students\' Union Full timeJob Title: Peer Support AssistantKing's College London Students' Union is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our Wellbeing Team as a Peer Support Assistant. This exciting opportunity will provide the successful candidate with the chance to make a positive impact on the King's community while developing valuable skills and...
-
Armed Forces Peer Support Coordinator
4 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Betknowmore UK Full timeThis is an exciting opportunity to work with Betknowmore UK, a leading organisation in the gambling support sector. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as an Armed Forces Peer Aid Co-ordinator.The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering support and training services for vulnerable adults,...
-
Volunteer Peer Supporter
2 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Together Full timeWe need your experience!Do you have lived experience of mental distress and have come into contact with the criminal justice system?Together is a national charity that works alongside people with mental health issues on their journey towards leading independent and fulfilling lives.Our Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services work in partnership with NHS England...
-
Senior Peer Support Professional
6 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Full timeAbout UsThe NHS Ealing Acton Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) is a community-based service that provides comprehensive support for adults with mental health problems. Our team works closely with local GP practices, social services, and voluntary organizations to deliver interventions that promote joined-up, personalized treatment and care.Job...
-
Peer Support Worker
6 months ago
London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAs an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the PSW will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users in Addictions services in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey. Through sharing the wisdom of own lived experience, the PSW will inspire hope and...
-
Peer Support Worker
6 months ago
London, United Kingdom Together For Mental Wellbeing Full timeThe Merton Peer Support service is an exciting new service which Together for Mental Wellbeing has just launched in the borough of Merton and we are looking for a brand new team. Mental Health Peer Support gives emotional support and promotes access to information and practical advice for people experiencing mental health difficulties. South West London...
-
Armed Forces Peer Aid Coordinator
7 months ago
London, United Kingdom Betknowmore UK Full time**Overview**: A key aspect of the role will be working with individuals experiencing gambling harms, requiring an empathetic and compassionate approach and awareness of the complex issues being addressed. A robust management of safeguarding and safe working practices is essential. **It is essential that you are based within one hour travelling time of...
-
Peer Support Worker
6 months ago
London, United Kingdom Kensington & Chelsea Mind Full timeJob description **Peer Support Worker** £27,344 - £29,439, depending on skills and experience 37.5 hours per week with some evening/weekend work Hybrid working - based on the needs of the service. The Peer Support Service operates alongside other clinical and wellbeing services to provide formalised peer support for people living with common and...
-
Peer Support Worker
5 months ago
London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time**Job summary**: As an integral and highly valued member of the Adult Autism Diagnostic Service, the Peer Support Worker (PSW) will provide formalised peer support and assistance to service users in particular pre - and post-diagnostic support. The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team in an Adult Autism Diagnostic Service to deliver...