91473 - PEP: Peer Mentor Co-Ordinator (Hampshire North & East)
Number of jobs available: 1
Detail of reserve list: 12 Months
Region: South East, South West
City/Town: Aldershot, Basingstoke, Fareham, Havant
Building/Site: NPS FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL, FAREHAM, PO16 7AZ; NPS IMPERIAL HOUSE, ALDERSHOT, GU11 1DP; NPS ST CLEMENTS HOUSE, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7SB; NPS THE COURT HOUSE, HAVANT, PO9 2AS
Grade: Other
NPS Pay Band: 3 National
Post Type: Fixed Term, Loan
Duration of appointment: Up to 24 months
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other
Role Type: Operational Delivery
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? No
Overview of the job
To manage and maintain systems to provide a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service in the local area. The role is regionally based and reports to the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) manager. The postholder will manage and supervise up to 15 volunteer peer mentors, with responsibility for recruiting and coordinating peer mentors in Probation. The postholder does not require a probation qualification but will need a keen understanding of risk and other operational issues.
Summary
The Peer Mentor Coordinator will ensure a Peer Mentoring service in their local area by liaising with Commissioned Rehabilitative Service Providers to identify opportunities for Peer Mentor involvement and employment, promoting the Going Forward into Employment scheme across the region and with Peer Mentors.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
1. Recruitment, assessment and training of new Peer Mentors across the region.
2. Ongoing management and supervision of Peer Mentors, including wellbeing support, coaching and development work to improve Peer Mentor skills and capability.
3. Supporting the establishment of a Development and Progression Pathway for all Peer Mentors.
4. Working with Peer Mentors and colleagues to develop, review and harmonise the Peer Mentoring arrangements across the region.
5. Delivery of Peer Mentor-led activities in a variety of group-based settings, including but not limited to:
* Probation offices
* Approved Premises
* Community Payback inductions and group sessions
* External providers of women’s services
* Identifying further opportunities for the involvement of Peer Mentors.
* Liaising with Commissioned Rehabilitative Service Providers to identify opportunities for Peer Mentor involvement and employment.
* Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) Plan, including maximising opportunities to capture People on Probation (PoP) insights.
* To manage and maintain systems to provide a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service in the local area.
* To assist in the development and delivery of the regional Peer Mentoring Delivery Plan.
* To attend Team Meetings with regional counterparts.
* To contribute to the development of the national Peer Mentoring picture as required.
* Champion the value of Peer Mentors and of the Engaging PoP agenda to colleagues and partners.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and are not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Minimum Requirements
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
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