Peer Mentor Co-ordinator
Working week: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
The rolewill 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
Requirements:
* 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.
* Willingness to undergo DBS checks and complete Humankind volunteer training suite.
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The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band.
What can Humankind offer you?
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
Humankind is an equal opportunities employer
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.
We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@humankindcharity.org.uk.
Salary Period
Salary Period Per Annum
Vacancy Salary Range
DBS Requirement
DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult Barred
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role?
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date
Applications Close Date 09 May 2024
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