HM Prison and Probation Service
Peer Mentor Co-ordinators Full Time - North (Ref: 18649)
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Peer Mentor Co-ordinators Full Time - North (Ref: 18649)
This position can be based at NMS 1 Bridewell Street, BS1 2AA, NMS Ceeds, Ujima House, BS2 8QU, NMS Marlborough House Bristol, BS1 3NU, NPS 150 Victoria Road Swindon, SN1 3UZ, NPS 34 Marshfield Road Chippenham, SN15 1JT, NPS The Old Convent Bath, BA2 4JE, NPS Twyver House Gloucester, GL1 1DR
Job Summary
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Job Description
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.
The postholder will desirably have lived experience of the criminal justice system.
Summary
The Peer Mentor Coordinator will ensure a Peer Mentoring service in their local area.
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.
Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP)
Plan, including, maximising opportunities to capture People on Probation (PoP) insights.
The role will need to liaise with the EPOP Contract Supplier as required. Working flexibly across operational sites as required.
The role will be required to keep abreast of development in services, legislation and practice relevant to Peer-Led Work, Engaging People on Probation and broader Service User Engagement. Ensuring high standards of safeguarding and risk management are adhered to and implementation of Probation Service policies.
Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
Responsibilities, Activities And Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Recruitment, assessment and training of new Peer Mentors across the region. Ongoing management and supervision of Peer Mentors, including wellbeing support, coaching and development work to improve Peer Mentor skills and capability. Supporting the establishment of a Development and Progression Pathway for all Peer Mentors. Working with Peer Mentors and colleagues to develop, review and harmonise the Peer Mentoring arrangements across the region, implementing ‘Peer-Led Work: Conditions of Success’. Delivery of Peer Mentor-led activities in a variety of group based settings to include where appropriate (list not exhaustive): 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. Promoting the Going Forward into Employment scheme across the region and with Peer Mentors. Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) Plan, including: Maximising opportunities to capture PoP insights Establishing local PoP Focus Groups Establishing a regional Lived Experience Panel Liaising with the EPOP Contract Supplier as required. 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 is 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. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
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.
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The postholder does not require a probation qualification but will need a keen understanding of risk and other operational issues.
The postholder will desirably have lived experience of the criminal justice system.
Responsibilities, Activities And Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Recruitment, assessment and training of new Peer Mentors across the region. Ongoing management and supervision of Peer Mentors, including wellbeing support, coaching and development work to improve Peer Mentor skills and capability. Supporting the establishment of a Development and Progression Pathway for all Peer Mentors. Working with Peer Mentors and colleagues to develop, review and harmonise the Peer Mentoring arrangements across the region, implementing ‘Peer-Led Work: Conditions of Success’. Delivery of Peer Mentor-led activities in a variety of group based settings to include where appropriate (list not exhaustive): 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. Promoting the Going Forward into Employment scheme across the region and with Peer Mentors. Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) Plan, including: Maximising opportunities to capture PoP insights Establishing local PoP Focus Groups Establishing a regional Lived Experience Panel Liaising with the EPOP Contract Supplier as required. 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 is 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. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Person specification
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving Developing Self and Others Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Communicating and Influencing Leadership
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Can you give an example of how you have used Outlook and Microsoft Teams to manage your workload efficiently, and how you’ve supported that work using Excel or Word? Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance
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Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Telephone : 0345 241 5358
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Further information
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