Peer Mentor Coordinator

Peer Mentor Coordinator - Forward Leeds

Location: 5 Ways, 43 Westfield Rd, Leeds, LS3 1DG

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months - Maternity Leave cover

Salary: £25,110-£32,090 per annum

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK's leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:

• 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

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you'll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and Accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities — especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email

How to Apply

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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £25,110.00-£32,090.00 per year

Work Location: In person