Peer Support Service Coordinator

Sanctuary Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to independence as a Peer Support Service Coordinator. This role is pivotal in developing and coordinating peer support services, recruiting and training volunteers, and promoting effective service uptake. You'll work with diverse client groups, ensuring that the services provided meet their needs while also identifying funding opportunities to sustain these vital programs. With a commitment to inclusion and personal development, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Family friendly arrangements

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with diverse client groups is essential.
• Counselling qualification from a BACP accredited course required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate peer support and volunteer services.
• Recruit and train Peer Support Workers and Volunteers.
• Promote services and report on service delivery.

Skills

Experience with client groups

Knowledge of the volunteer sector

Counselling qualification (BACP accredited)

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Counselling qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Temporary Peer Support Service Coordinator

Location: 113 Victoria Way, Charlton, London, SE7 7NX

Salary: £15.04 per hour

Hours: 25 hours per week

Duration: Temporary position for up to 12 months

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Peer Support Service Coordinator at our Mental Health Service at Victoria Way in London.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We’re a national organisation, but we’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

The role of Peer Support Service Coordinator will include:

• Developing, delivering and coordinating the provision of peer support, volunteer and group work to meet the needs of customers.
• Recruiting and training new Peer Support Workers, Volunteers and Group Facilitators to support the service.
• Promoting services to ensure effective uptake.
• Reporting on service delivery whilst building and maintaining knowledge of local services.
• Using initiative to identify sources of funding and submitting bids for future funding.
• Supporting the business to ensure the continued financial viability of peer support services and volunteer programmes.
• Liaising with organisations to develop existing services.

Skills and experiences:

• Experience of working with a variety of client groups is essential.
• Knowledge of the volunteer sector and associated agency support.
• Counselling qualification from a BACP accredited course.
• The ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent communication skills including clear written and spoken English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel and email communications.
• Travel will be a requirement of the role.

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata.
• A pension scheme with employer contributions.
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers.
• Health and well-being plans.
• Life assurance.
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working.
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme.
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Job Reference: 223458

Eligibility: We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

Note: We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.