<p> LEAP Peer Support Development Worker Job Description</p><p>Main Responsibilities To recruit, train and support peer supporters in our Recovery House, a nine- bedded unit for men in early recovery. Emphasis being on peer to peer support meeting needs around cohesion, support and management</p><p>To recruit, train and support a team of volunteer Peer Mentors who deliver a mentoring service tailored to the needs of patients as part of the LEAP (Lothians & Edinburgh Abstinence Programme), Peer Based Recovery Support Programme.</p><p>Key Tasks</p><p>Recruitment of Peer Supporters  Working closely with the LEAP Aftercare team to recruit suitable individuals for the role of Peer Support.  To provide fortnightly group support and supervision to Peer Supporters  To maintain statistics on recruitment and other parameters of the job  To ensure Peer Supporters undertake Peer Mentoring training and any other relevant training that will help to support them in their mentoring role  Provide signposting and support to Peer Supporters of any suitable activities and opportunities within the local area, which may be appropriate for their recovery and employment development</p><p>Tasks and Responsibilities</p><p>Peer Support recruitment, training and support  To coordinate, develop and deliver appropriate training for Peer Supporters  To develop and maintain links with external training providers for the progression of Peer Supporters  To monitor and review Peer Support placements to ensure Peer Supporters receive sufficient support and achieve their goals</p><p>Partnership Working</p><p> To attend events, such as volunteer fairs and community events to promote LEAP’s Peer Support Programme  To develop and maintain good working relationships and referral pathways with relevant organisations who provide training and volunteering opportunities for volunteers Monitoring and Evaluation</p><p> To ensure funding requirements are met and the impact of the work is recorded, monitored and evaluated  To provide reports as and when required to both funders and LEAP Management Team  To ensure data recording is accurately updated and maintained  To ensure that all Peer Supporters are actively receiving 1:1 supervision provided by the LEAP team, and that these are being recorded and kept appropriately</p><p>Knowledge and Skills</p><p> Knowledge and understanding of good practice when working with volunteers  Knowledge and understanding of the role of Peer Based Recovery Support  Fluent user of MS Office, Excel and other database packages</p><p>Experience</p><p> Experience of successfully recruiting, supervising, monitoring and supporting volunteers in an unpaid situation, or experience of coordinating a group of volunteers  Working knowledge of the 12 Step Programme  Lived experience of addiction and recovery  A good understanding and familiarity with what works to promote and sustain recovery from drug and alcohol addiction  Experience of delivering talks or presentations to audiences</p><p>Ability</p><p> To communicate effectively and sensitively with vulnerable adults both verbally and in writing  To develop and deliver presentations in meetings and group settings  To develop and maintain accurate administrative systems, maintaining confidentiality  To prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines  To develop personal action plans to address strategic service priorities  An aptitude to work in a multi-task environment</p>