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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
1. Recruit and train a team of Peer Volunteers
2. Provide supervision and coordination to the Team of volunteers
3. Help peers contact and support a range of service users in structured and unstructured treatment
4. Collaborate with the ETE Worker to support peers progression towards employment and training opportunities
5. Take the lead in supporting recovery cities initiatives in Leeds
6. Maintain a commitment to personal and professional development within the role
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
7. Experience or strong interest in supporting individuals in recovery from addiction
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
9. Commitment to fostering a supportive and positive environment for recovery
10. 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:
11. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
12. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
13. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
14. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
15. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
16. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
17. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
18. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
19. £500 bonus
20. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
21. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
22. 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 .
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