SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Experience of working with a variety of client groups is essential
• Knowledge of the volunteer sector and associated agency support
• Counselling qualification from a BACP accredited course
• The ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work loads
• Excellent communication skills including clear written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel and email communications
• Travel will be a requirement of the role

• Developing, delivering and coordinating the provision of peer support, volunteer and group work to meet the needs of customers
• Recruiting and training new Peer Support Workers, Volunteers and Group Facilitators to support the service
• Promoting services to ensure effective uptake
• Reporting on service delivery whilst building and maintaining knowledge of local services
• Using initiative to identify sources of funding and submitting bids for future funding .
• Supporting the business to ensure the continued financial viability of peer support services and volunteer programmes
• Liaising with organisations to develop existing services