Peer Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator

Forward Leeds; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Peer Mentor and Volunteer Coordinator to lead volunteer programs and peer mentor apprenticeships. This role is crucial for developing training plans and ensuring support for volunteers and apprentices, contributing to the community's recovery efforts. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills, alongside a compassionate understanding of substance use issues. Join a dedicated team focused on breaking down barriers to support and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing challenges. This position offers excellent learning and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free Training Courses

Wellbeing Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in leading volunteer programs and peer mentor apprenticeships.
• Ability to develop training and induction plans for volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to lead peer mentor and volunteer programs.
• Ensure training and supervision for all staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Understanding of Substance Use Issues

Multi-agency Working

Job description

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people from accessing the support they need to live a valued life. We address poverty and disadvantage through mental health, substance misuse, housing, and related support services.

We operate nearly 200 services across England with around 3,500 staff and volunteers supporting approximately 125,000 people annually.

As we integrate our systems and processes following the merger, some roles are still branded under 'Humankind'. We appreciate your patience during this transition.

Location

• Wallsend Customer First Centre, Wallsend, NE28 8JR
• Region: Tyne and Wear
• City: Wallsend

Job Overview

The North Tyneside Recovery Partnership provides support for individuals facing challenges with drug and alcohol use within North Tyneside. This service is provided by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Waythrough from 1st April 2025.

The Peer Mentor and Volunteer Coordinator will collaborate with the Area Manager and Volunteer Development Manager to lead peer mentor apprenticeships and volunteer programs. They will develop, implement, and sustain volunteer and apprentice roles, ensuring all staff and stakeholders are aware and adequately supported through training and supervision.

The successful candidate will also develop training and induction plans for volunteers and apprentices to meet organizational standards. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, compassion, and a good understanding of substance use issues, with experience in multi-agency working.

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About Waythrough

Following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, we launched Waythrough in October 2024. Our mission is to remove barriers to support, tackling poverty and disadvantage through various community services.

We have nearly 200 services and approximately 3,500 staff and volunteers supporting around 125,000 people annually. The merger is ongoing, and some branding remains under 'Humankind'.

Thank you for your patience, and explore more opportunities on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job sites: https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers.

What We Offer

Excellent learning and development opportunities, including free training courses, and wellbeing programs such as Happy, Healthy You!

Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of substance use. For support with your application, contact: [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Salary Range: [Specify Range]
• DBS Requirement: Enhanced Adult Barred
• Police/Prison Vetting: Not Applicable
• Driving Licence: Not required
• Application Closing Date: 25 May 2025

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