Peer Mentor Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Barnet, United Kingdom VoiceAbility Full time

**_Do_** **_you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need? _**

**_Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?_**

**_ Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?_**

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Peer Mentor Co-ordinator to join our team in Camden. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

**About us**

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

**About the role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Mentor Co-ordinator to join our team covering Camden. Your role will require you to work with the Team Leader and people who have a lived experience of mental ill health to develop and deliver client focussed, innovative and high-quality services to meet the needs of those with poor mental health in the community. You will be working one day per week at our office space, within the community as required and home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.

**About you**

Desirably you will have some experience of working in mental health services, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have mental health conditions.

Preferably, you should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

**How will you make a difference?**

You will be responsible for supporting people who have lived experience of mental health conditions to take an active and meaningful part in both the development and delivery of an efficient and effective peer mentoring project to a high standard.

To help in the recruitment, support and co-ordination of a team of volunteer peer mentors and to keep them at the centre of the project planning and delivery.

You will deploy resources flexibly and creatively to ensure they are used efficiently, responding to both internal and external challenges.

**Professional Development?**

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

**Benefits**:

- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part time colleagues
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development

**Equality and Diversity**

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

**How to apply**

**Important Dates**:
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

**Hint**: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Peer Mentor Co-ordinator.

**Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?**

Please call Lucy Bush, Team Leader, on 07776 769315.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

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