Recovery Peer Mentor & Volunteer Lead

DOUBLE IMPACT SERVICES; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DOUBLE IMPACT SERVICES in Lincolnshire is seeking a Peer Mentor and Volunteer Coordinator to lead and grow our Peer Mentor and Volunteer Programme within the Recovery Team. This permanent, full-time role supports people with lived experience and promotes volunteering as a core part of recovery.

You will recruit, train, supervise and develop Peer Mentors and Recovery Support Volunteers, collaborate with staff and external partners, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of recovery principles and person-centred practice.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or managing volunteers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with people with lived experience.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain records.
• Confidence using IT systems and databases.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Peer Mentor and Volunteer Programme within the Recovery Team.
• Recruit, train, supervise and develop Peer Mentors and Recovery Support Volunteers.
• Collaborate with colleagues, people accessing services and external partners to promote recovery and community engagement.

Skills

Peer mentoring

Volunteer management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT systems

Lived experience

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Teaching qualification (AET/PTLLS)

Job description

DOUBLE IMPACT SERVICES in Lincolnshire is seeking a Peer Mentor and Volunteer Coordinator to lead and grow our Peer Mentor and Volunteer Programme within the Recovery Team. This permanent, full-time role supports people with lived experience and promotes volunteering as a core part of recovery.

You will recruit, train, supervise and develop Peer Mentors and Recovery Support Volunteers, collaborate with staff and external partners, and maintain accurate records.