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Peer Support Coordinator

  • Part time
  • £28,866 pro-rata
  • On site: Dalkeith with work throughout Midlothian
  • Closing 28th March 2025


  • Advertised from 10th March 2025
  • 26 hours per week. Fixed term to March 2026 with possible extension dependent on continued funding.

Role

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of providing mental health and wellbeing, substance use and criminal justice support on an individual and/or group basis, and experience of developing peer support opportunities and coordinating volunteers.

The successful applicant will take a lead role, in partnership with Justice and Substance Use services, to develop an effective peer support network for people recovering from substance use, mental health and involvement in offending behaviours. Peer Support Coordinator will promote and deliver a range of peer support opportunities throughout Midlothian, and recruit, train, support and supervise peer volunteers who will be involved in delivering support in both group and individual settings.

The successful applicant will work as part of the Recovery & Justice Support Team and the wider Midlothian Health in Mind Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services team, and support the promotion of all Health in Mind services.

Application notes

An application pack is available on our website health-in-mind.org.uk

If you have difficulties accessing the pack please contact Annmarie Mitchell, People Assistant on 0131 225 8508 or email annmarie.mitchell@health-in-mind.org.uk. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk

For further information please contact Krzysztof Nowak, Team Leader on 0131 225 8508 or email krzysztof.nowak@health-in-mind.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025 (9am)

Interview date: Tuesday 15th April 2025/Wednesday 16th April 2025

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