Peer Support Facilitator

3 months ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Zest Full time

**Post Title **Peer Support Facilitator

**Location** Zest

**Rate of Pay** £25,000(pro rata)

**Hours 37 hours **per week (full time)

**Holidays** 25 days per annum (pro rata)

**Term** 2 years

**Responsible to** Parenting Volunteer Manager

**Purpose of Job**:
To provide a range of activities for new or expectant Dads/Co-parents which provide peer support and guidance through mild mental health journeys

**Responsibilities**
- To create open, inclusive, non-judgemental sessions which encourage Dads and Co-parents to talk freely about their mental health.
- To organise a series of workshops, helpful to perinatal Dads/Co-Parents
- To monitor, support, motivate and accredit volunteers and their work.
- To organise events to celebrate volunteer achievements.
- To coordinate resources, including the reimbursement of expenses.
- To ensure precise records are retained detailing all work carried out by volunteers.
- To support volunteering to a high standard within the organisation and in line with the Sheffield Volunteering Standard.
- To promote services and opportunities, including updating the website and social media
- To keep up to date with legislation and policy relating to volunteering and to make any necessary modifications to working methods to accommodate changes.
- To assist with reports and monitoring.
- To maintain databases and undertake any necessary administrative duties.
- To undertake any other duties as agreed with the Manager.
- To ensure the service works towards best practice in equality of opportunity.
- To undertake training and other development activity in line with organisational and personal development needs.
- To carry out all duties and responsibilities as described in line with ZEST policies and procedures, with particular attention to those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection.

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**Peer Support Facilitator**

**Person Specification**

**ESSENTIAL**

**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**
- You must be male and a parent to fulfil this role
- At least 2 years’ experience of working with parents, families or children
- Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting children and families including parenting, health and child development.
- Knowledge of using activity to help mental health
- Experience of organising events, sessions or workshops
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

**Abilities**
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Great interpersonal skills and approachability
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook and databases.
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative or as part of a team.

***Circumstances**
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Full driving licence and own transport
- An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

**DESIRABLE**
- Experience of working or volunteering in a community environment.
- Experience in a similar role

Interviews will be held on Monday 24th July

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