15290 - Probation Employment Pathway (PEP) - Peer Mentor Coordinator (fixed term 24 month contract)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,475 i £31,650 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Fixed Term for a period of up to 24 Months |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wales, UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 15290 |
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Overview of the Job
To manage and maintain systems to provide a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service in the local area.
The role is regionally based and reports to the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) manager. The postholder will manage and supervise up to 15 volunteer peer mentors, with responsibility for recruiting and coordinating peer mentors in Probation.
The postholder does not require a probation qualification but will need a keen understanding of risk and other operational issues.
The postholder will have lived experience of the criminal justice system.
Probation Employment Pathway (PEP)
The Probation Employment Pathway (PEP) is a dedicated route into the employment, within the Probation Service, for people with convictions and Lived Experience of the Justice system.
PEP is only accredited for use with Probation Service roles.
Current PEP vacancies can be seen on Justice Jobs/Civil Service jobs with the prefix ‘PEP:’
PEP roles have the same offence-based exclusions as GFIE however PEP roles are open to anyone who has received within the last 10 years:
• a custodial conviction and has been released from prison
• a conviction resulting in a community sentence
• a conditional discharge
• an out-of-court disposal
The MoJ offence-based exclusions are:
• life sentences
• arson
• hate crimes including terror related, racial/religious aggravated offending.
• sex offences
• misconduct in a public office/abuse of position of authority.
• significant breach of trust/deception
• stalking
• any offences linked to firearms.
• offences relating to children.
• false imprisonment
• kidnapping
• supply controlled drugs within a prison setting.
• serious violent offences which resulted in life changing injuries and/or trauma
The job holder will be required to carry out the following
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties:
• Recruitment, assessment and training of new Peer Mentors across the region.
• Ongoing management and supervision of Peer Mentors, including wellbeing support, coaching and development work to improve Peer Mentor skills and capability.
• Supporting the establishment of a Development and Progression Pathway for all Peer Mentors.
• Working with Peer Mentors and colleagues to develop, review and harmonise the Peer Mentoring arrangements across the region, implementing ‘Peer-Led Work:
• Conditions of Success’.
Delivery of Peer Mentor-led activities in a variety of group based settings to include where appropriate (list not exhaustive):
• Probation offices
• Approved Premises
• Community Payback inductions and group sessions
• External providers of women’s services
• Identifying further opportunities for the involvement of Peer Mentors.
• Liaising with Commissioned Rehabilitative Service Providers to identify opportunities for Peer Mentor involvement and employment.
• Promoting the Going Forward into Employment scheme across the region and with Peer Mentors.
Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) Plan, including:
• Maximising opportunities to capture PoP insights
• Establishing local PoP Focus Groups
• Establishing a regional Lived Experience Panel
• Liaising with the EPOP Contract Supplier as required.
• To manage and maintain systems to provide a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service in the local area.
• To assist in the development and delivery of the regional Peer Mentoring Delivery Plan.
• To attend Team Meetings with regional counterparts.
• To contribute to the development of the national Peer Mentoring picture as required.
• Champion the value of Peer Mentors, and of the Engaging PoP agenda, to colleagues and partners.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or Welsh (where specified in Wales)
To manage and maintain systems to provide a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service in the local area.
The role is regionally based and reports to the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) manager. The postholder will manage and supervise up to 15 volunteer peer mentors, with responsibility for recruiting and coordinating peer mentors in Probation.
The postholder does not require a probation qualification but will need a keen understanding of risk and other operational issues.
The postholder will have lived experience of the criminal justice system.
Probation Employment Pathway (PEP)
The Probation Employment Pathway (PEP) is a dedicated route into the employment, within the Probation Service, for people with convictions and Lived Experience of the Justice system.
PEP is only accredited for use with Probation Service roles.
Current PEP vacancies can be seen on Justice Jobs/Civil Service jobs with the prefix ‘PEP:’
PEP roles have the same offence-based exclusions as GFIE however PEP roles are open to anyone who has received within the last 10 years:
• a custodial conviction and has been released from prison
• a conviction resulting in a community sentence
• a conditional discharge
• an out-of-court disposal
The MoJ offence-based exclusions are:
• life sentences
• arson
• hate crimes including terror related, racial/religious aggravated offending.
• sex offences
• misconduct in a public office/abuse of position of authority.
• significant breach of trust/deception
• stalking
• any offences linked to firearms.
• offences relating to children.
• false imprisonment
• kidnapping
• supply controlled drugs within a prison setting.
• serious violent offences which resulted in life changing injuries and/or trauma
The job holder will be required to carry out the following
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties:
• Recruitment, assessment and training of new Peer Mentors across the region.
• Ongoing management and supervision of Peer Mentors, including wellbeing support, coaching and development work to improve Peer Mentor skills and capability.
• Supporting the establishment of a Development and Progression Pathway for all Peer Mentors.
• Working with Peer Mentors and colleagues to develop, review and harmonise the Peer Mentoring arrangements across the region, implementing ‘Peer-Led Work:
• Conditions of Success’.
Delivery of Peer Mentor-led activities in a variety of group based settings to include where appropriate (list not exhaustive):
• Probation offices
• Approved Premises
• Community Payback inductions and group sessions
• External providers of women’s services
• Identifying further opportunities for the involvement of Peer Mentors.
• Liaising with Commissioned Rehabilitative Service Providers to identify opportunities for Peer Mentor involvement and employment.
• Promoting the Going Forward into Employment scheme across the region and with Peer Mentors.
Supporting the regional Engaging People on Probation (EPOP) Plan, including:
• Maximising opportunities to capture PoP insights
• Establishing local PoP Focus Groups
• Establishing a regional Lived Experience Panel
• Liaising with the EPOP Contract Supplier as required.
• To manage and maintain systems to provide a comprehensive Peer Mentoring service in the local area.
• To assist in the development and delivery of the regional Peer Mentoring Delivery Plan.
• To attend Team Meetings with regional counterparts.
• To contribute to the development of the national Peer Mentoring picture as required.
• Champion the value of Peer Mentors, and of the Engaging PoP agenda, to colleagues and partners.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or Welsh (where specified in Wales)