Peer Coordinator (Criminal Justice Team)

Belmont Recruitment; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking criminal justice charity in Lincolnshire is seeking a Peer Coordinator to support and develop a team of Peer Mentors. The role involves training, supervising, and providing 1:1 support to peers in community and prison settings. You should have experience in coordinating volunteers and a strong understanding of the criminal justice system. This position offers a full-time contract for 3 to 6 months with potential for extension, providing a chance to make a meaningful impact through peer support.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or supporting volunteers, peer mentors, or lived experience staff.
• Strong understanding of the criminal justice system and/or substance misuse recovery.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise Peer Mentors across the service.
• Provide 1:1 support and reflective supervision to peers.
• Develop and deliver peer-led workshops and support sessions.
• Act as the main point of contact for peer involvement.
• Collaborate with prisons and community partners.
• Monitor outcomes and report on progress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

Peer Coordinator - Criminal Justice Charity - Lincolnshire

Location: Lincolnshire (community and prison settings)

Rate: £15.00 - £19.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Contract: 3 - 6 months (with potential for extension)

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time

Belmont Recruitment are working in partnership with a forward-thinking criminal justice charity in Lincolnshire to recruit a passionate and organised Peer Coordinator. This is a contract role focused on supporting and developing a team of Peer Mentors with lived experience to work across both community and custodial settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train, and supervise Peer Mentors across the service
• Provide 1:1 support and reflective supervision to peers, ensuring they are confident and well-prepared
• Develop and deliver peer-led workshops, activities, and support sessions
• Act as the main point of contact for peer involvement across the service
• Collaborate with prisons, probation, drug & alcohol teams, and wider community partners
• Help embed lived experience into service delivery and improvement
• Monitor outcomes, keep accurate records, and report on progress and impact

Requirements:

• Experience coordinating or supporting volunteers, peer mentors, or lived experience staff
• A strong understanding of the criminal justice system and/or substance misuse recovery
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly across both prisons and community locations
• A trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to working with people
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable

If you're passionate about lived experience and helping others find purpose through peer support, we'd love to hear from you