Liaison and Diversion Peer Support Volunteer
- locations
- Howard Street
- time type
- Part time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR012171
Liaison and Diversion Peer Support Volunteer
Volunteer
About Waythrough
Make a real difference in your community
About the Role
Our Liaison and Diversion service supports individuals within the criminal justice system who may be experiencing challenges such as mental health needs, substance misuse, learning disabilities, social isolation, or other complex life circumstances.
As a Peer Support Volunteer, you will use your lived experience to provide low-level, strengths-based support to people transitioning from our Community Link service. You’ll help individuals build confidence, stay connected with services, engage in their communities, and improve their overall wellbeing through supportive 1:1 engagement.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping others move forward positively and reduce the risk of disengagement from support services.
Key Duties
- Provide 1:1 peer support to individuals accessing the service
- Encourage and support engagement with community activities and social networks
- Assist individuals in attending appointments where appropriate
- Promote wellbeing, independence, and positive coping strategies
- Build supportive, professional relationships based on empathy and understanding
- Maintain appropriate boundaries and follow service guidance and procedures
- Work alongside the wider Liaison and Diversion team to support positive outcomes
About You
We are looking for people who have lived experience of the criminal justice system and a passion for supporting others. You will be compassionate, approachable, and able to encourage individuals in a positive and non-judgemental way.
You will also have:
- Good communication and listening skills
- The ability to build trust and rapport with others
- An understanding of the challenges people may face when accessing support services
- Reliability and a willingness to learn
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and confidentiality
No formal qualifications are required — full training and ongoing support will be provided.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
Discounts from various schemes
Training and personal development
A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Free induction and role-specific training
Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
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Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.
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