Peer Mentor and Volunteer Coordinator (Recovery Team)

Double Impact is a registered charity and not for profit organisation, established in 1998. Our mission is simple but powerful: to help people recover from drug and alcohol issues and build meaningful, fulfilled lives. We are proud to deliver services as part of the Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership — a vibrant collaboration between: Double Impact — lived experience and recovery specialists; Framework — experts in multiple disadvantage; Turning Point — outstanding national substance use provider. Together, we offer an innovative Recovery First model, putting lived experience and personalised support at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

As the Peer Mentor and Volunteer Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, safe and effective peer mentoring and volunteer service. You will recruit, train, supervise and develop Peer Mentors and Recovery Support Volunteers, ensuring they have the skills, confidence and support needed to thrive in their roles. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, people accessing services, and external partners to promote recovery, mutual aid and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise and develop Peer Mentors and Recovery Support Volunteers.
• Ensure volunteers have the skills, confidence and support needed to thrive.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, service users and external partners to promote recovery, mutual aid and community engagement.
• Deliver a high-quality, safe and effective peer mentoring and volunteer service.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of recovery principles and person‑centred practice.
• Passion, energy and enthusiasm for peer support, volunteering and mutual aid.
• Experience of supporting, mentoring, coaching or managing volunteers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with people with lived experience.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confidence using IT systems and databases.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Desirable: A teaching or training qualification such as AET, PTLLS or equivalent.
• Desirable: Experience delivering training and facilitating learning programmes.
• Desirable: Knowledge of volunteering frameworks and best practice.
• Desirable: Experience within substance misuse, recovery, health, social care or community services.

Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills and record‑keeping.
• IT systems and database confidence.
• Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.

Pay

£29,244 per annum.

Schedule

Permanent, full‑time (37 hours per week).