Regional Peer Mentor Lead & Development Coach

Ministry of Justice; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in the United Kingdom is looking for a Peer Mentor Coordinator to manage recruitment, training, and ongoing support for Peer Mentors in the region. You will play a vital role in enhancing Peer Mentor capabilities, ensuring effective service delivery, and promoting the involvement of Peer Mentors across various rehabilitative settings. This position offers benefits such as a generous leave policy, pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 25 days increasing to 30 days

Pension coverage through LGPS

Extensive training and development opportunities

Employee-run support networks

Family Friendly policies

Flexible benefits

Paid parental leave

Free annual sight tests

Qualifications

• Desirable lived experience of prison and/or probation.
• Understanding of the Probation Service's role in Criminal Justice.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience working flexibly to achieve performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and assess new Peer Mentors across the region.
• Manage and supervise Peer Mentors, offering support and coaching.
• Develop a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service locally.
• Promote Peer Mentor involvement among rehabilitative services.

Skills

Lived experience of prison and/or probation

Communication skills

IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Understanding of risk management

Evaluation of practice

Diversity and inclusiveness advocacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A governmental body in the United Kingdom is looking for a Peer Mentor Coordinator to manage recruitment, training, and ongoing support for Peer Mentors in the region. You will play a vital role in enhancing Peer Mentor capabilities, ensuring effective service delivery, and promoting the involvement of Peer Mentors across various rehabilitative settings. This position offers benefits such as a generous leave policy, pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.