We're hiring!
Face-to-face peer support group coordinator - Leeds
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10 April 2024, 5pm
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Background info The Battle Scars vision is to make sure nobody struggling with self-harm has to fight alone. We’ve been providing local, regional, national and international support to those affected by self-harm for the past 6 years. Soon we’ll be based in our first-ever premises, part of our new Onward Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub in South Leeds. We will be expanding the face-to-face peer support that we offer with more groups for adults, including a brand new group for older adults, and a group for family & friends of people who self-harm, as well as additional social activities. Our team is made up of 6 staff and approximately 70 volunteers, with a large percentage being neurodiverse or LGBT+ |
Why work for Battle Scars? We are a 100% survivor led and run organisation. Everybody has lived experience of self-harm. We are open and honest about our self-harm and mental health. Our peer support model runs across all levels of the organisation. We are flexible and adaptable. We care about our staff and volunteers. We nurture talents and support people's growth by increasing their skills. Every member of our team knows they are making a difference! |
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Role: We’re looking for a f2f peer support group coordinator to manage new and existing groups in Leeds: 21 hours per week including 1 evening per week in the community (alternating between Tuesday and Wednesday) and very occasionally a Saturday afternoon. Actual salary: £14,850 Funded Initially for 1 Year |
Main tasks: To manage the Battle Scars face-to-face peer support groups. To coordinate, supervise and support volunteers involved in the projects. To spread the word about the groups in Leeds and surrounding areas. |
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Location Based at the new Battle Scars premises: Onward Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub Onward House Millshaw Park Way Leeds, LS11 0LS Details on the two community groups can be found here. Any Saturday work will be based at the Battle Scars premises with plenty of advance notice. |
Required: Lived experience of self-harm is essential; current lived experience is preferable (which could be limited to occasionally struggling with self-harm urges) as this allows the applicant to better identify with and support individuals using our services. Enhanced DBS check (the cost is covered by Battle Scars). For full info, please see job description below |
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We run a constantly expanding workforce development programme with a wide variety of courses. As the organisation grows, there are more opportunities for staff and volunteers to learn and develop their skills. |
Closing date: Wednesday 10 April 2024, 5 pm Please return your forms to the Battle Scars CEO, Jenny Groves. If you'd like to discuss the role before applying, please email Jenny using the button below. Interview date: Thursday 25 April 2024 |
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