Peer Support Worker

We’re looking for someone with relevant experience to become a Peer Support Worker at our Liaison & Diversion service!

For this role, the right candidate will have lived experience of the criminal justice system. As a Peer Support Worker, you’ll support clients to engage in mainstream services to offer hope that recovery is possible. This post will be subject to a full enhanced DBS background check. Any convictions will be considered and decided on a case-by-case basis.

If you have…

• Your own experience of any of the following:
  • A history of offending
  • Overcoming substance misuse issues,
  • Homelessness/risk of homelessness in the past,
  • Breakdown of family relationships.
• Experience in giving 1-1 advice and support to clients on your caseload.
• Knowledge about mental health and/or drug and alcohol abuse
• The ability to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Then we think this role would be great for you!

What’s in it for you?

You’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. You will benefit from:

·       Commitment to flexible working

·       Hybrid working (where applicable)

·       25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days

·       Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training

·       Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services

·       Employer contributory pension scheme

·       Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

·       Care workers discounts

·       Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility Network etc.

·       Health and wellbeing opportunities

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

·       Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve, and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.

As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!

For an informal chat about the role please contact Neil Rustill (Volunteer & Peer Support Coordinator)  or Joanne Bailey (Volunteer and Support Coordinator).

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

Good Luck!