Peer Mentor Coordinator

 

 

• Recruit, train and support a diverse range of peer mentors throughout the prison estate.
• Managing a volunteer recruitment and support strategy within the service.
• Work closely with Healthcare, Prison Security and Offender Management Unit, to ensure robust recruitment/selection and risk management processes are in place.
• Oversee supply of Peer Mentor uniform requirements, on a rolling basis.
• Administration of the detail to ensure coordination of Peer Mentor involvement in Inductions and co-facilitation of interventions.

 

 

 

• Experience of working within a prison/criminal justice setting
• Sensitivity in working with complex and diverse cultural issues

 

 

 

  

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us. 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme  
• Contributory pension scheme  
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.  
• A friendly and supportive team  
• Training, career development & progression opportunities  
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme 

  

  

 

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

 

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

 

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

28/8/2026

Rob Mackay | rob.mackay@cgl.org.uk | 01795 802124

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