Volunteer and Peer Mentor Coordinator
Volunteer and Peer Mentor Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people
Do you want to make a difference
Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our service users lives offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right support and care options.
We have an exciting opportunity for aVolunteer and Peer Mentor Coordinator to join our busyGateshead YP Service to champion inclusion and the service user and community voice and gather feedback to contribute to the effective co-production of service provision in Gateshead.
Where: Gateshead
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary: 27861.26 - 32002.35 dependant on experience (based on full time hours pro rata for part time hours)
Contract:Fixed Term contract until 31st of October 2027
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Work in collaboration with a wide range of services and professionals and provide interventions about the service to groups or individuals.
- Work with colleagues across the service to ensure service user involvement is considered in all service initiatives and promotions.
- Work with the teamto provide the best treatment options for people in need of support but not yet accessing treatment.
- Develop links with partnerships and groups within the wider community with an aim of engaging the community with recovery groups and recovery activities and events.
- Lead on service user inclusion events across the year and with the celebration of service user success
- Lead on Volunteer and Peer Mentor Recruitment.
About you:
- Experienced in recruiting training and managing volunteers
- Aware of the challenges faced by the people using our services.
- Experienced in delivering learning and training to others.
- Accomplished written and verbal skills and a high degree of IT competency.
What We Offer:
- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing by one day for each year of service for the first 5 years.
- A dedicated Wellness hour each week access to a Wellness hub and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
- A wide range of benefits including discounts for shopping cinema holidays and more.
- A warm and supportive team environment.
- Extensive training career development and progression opportunities.
- Refer a friend scheme.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
If you require sponsorship please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - ()
If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live then we would love to talk to you.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Interview Date
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
