Befriending Coordinator

Befriending Coordinator
Permanent
£20,092 – £21,748 per annum pro rata
25 hours per week
Leeds
Ref: INSUK578356

We are looking for a collaborative, motivated and committed individual to join our team as a Befriending Coordinator.

Live Well Leeds is a community based mental health service who provide support to people aged 18+.

You will be responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers who will become befrienders and buddies to people within Live Well Leeds.

You will have experience of working in mental health or other relevant support services and of providing 1:1 support to people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.

You will need excellent communication and administration skills to excel in this role.

This role requires you to have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK drivers license.

If you feel you have what it takes to make a real difference in the lives of those living with mental health, then we’d love to hear from you – click here to apply!

For an informal chat about the role please contact Nicola Simpson on 07552 468238 or at nicolas@livewellleeds.org.uk.

You will be joining Community Links an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

Closing Date: 14-Feb-2021

Provisional Interview Date: 04-Mar-2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.