Senior Recovery Programme & Peer Coordinator (Flexible)

TipTopJob; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

BHSF Cashback S

Job summary

The Forward Trust in Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Programme and Peer Coordinator to join the team at HMP The Mount, working 35 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead the delivery of the 6-week Bridge Programme and help develop a culture of recovery and peer support across the service.

The Bridge Programme is based on 12-step principles and includes MET and Seeking Safety; you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and supervise onsite peers while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience delivering substance misuse interventions or treatment programmes.
• Confidence facilitating group and one-to-one sessions.
• Strong understanding of recovery and peer support.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting, guiding or line managing colleagues.
• A flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to adapt to the needs of a prison environment.
• A genuine commitment to supporting people to make positive and lasting changes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and facilitating the 6-week Bridge Programme, including intake, orientation, MET, Seeking Safety and Living Clean sessions.
• Supporting service users with their Step assignments through individual sessions.
• Completing programme suitability and risk assessments alongside Health and Wellbeing Practitioners.
• Developing and reviewing Recovery Plans and completing post-programme reporting.
• Supporting and guiding Peer Supporters and Health and Wellbeing Champions (HAWCs) within the programme.
• Line managing the onsite Peer Coordinator, providing regular support and development.
• Working closely with practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality programme delivery.
• Maintaining accurate case notes, assessments, programme documentation and outcome data.
• Supporting the development of a strong recovery culture within HMP The Mount.

Skills

Programme delivery

Group facilitation

Peer support

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Record keeping

Job description

The Forward Trust in Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Programme and Peer Coordinator to join the team at HMP The Mount, working 35 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead the delivery of the 6-week Bridge Programme and help develop a culture of recovery and peer support across the service.

The Bridge Programme is based on 12-step principles and includes MET and Seeking Safety; you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and supervise onsite peers while maintaining