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Are you passionate about empowering women and supporting positive change? The Nelson Trust is seeking a dedicated Peer Mentor Coordinator to further develop our peer support and mentoring service for women involved in or at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system. As Peer Mentor Coordinator, you will recruit, induct, and supervise Peer Mentor Volunteers, providing advice, guidance, and emotional support. You’ll facilitate peer matches, deliver training, and oversee regular progress reviews. Working closely with previous service users, you’ll help them build on their skills and support others through our innovative Women’s Centre service.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate the peer support/mentor scheme, including training and supervision
Deliver Peer Mentoring/Peer Support training courses
Promote the service internally and externally, building relationships to ensure project success
Work with HR to coordinate DBS checks for mentors
Recruit, select, and support volunteers/mentors towards mentoring qualifications
Facilitate peer mentor matches and review progress
Conduct risk assessments to ensure safety
Support mentors’ professional development and positive exit plans
Develop referral pathways and produce quarterly performance reports
Ensure safeguarding issues are managed according to policy and statutory requirements
Refer service users to appropriate services and maintain comprehensive records
Requirements:
Previous experience working with women with complex needs
Experience developing and delivering group programmes in emotional health, wellbeing, and relationships
Supervisory experience
Car driver with access to a vehicle and willingness to travel
Awareness of trauma-informed and gender-specific approaches
Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time, and act on own initiative
Strong computer literacy and administrative skills
Understanding of safeguarding, domestic violence, and working with mothers and families
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage high levels of distress
Commitment to The Nelson Trust’s ethos and values
Nice to have:
Willingness to train as an accredited assessor
Qualification in Internal Quality Assurance
Knowledge of local services, women’s entitlements, and the benefits system