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Fresh Start are a lived experience service that specifically support individuals who have been through the criminal justice system. We offer a bespoke service that aims to reduce the risks to ...
Peer Mentor
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Summary
Using your personal lived experience, you will support others in similar circumstances to make positive life changes.Detailed description
Demonstrating positive role modelling and sharing your own experiences (if you are comfortable to) you will support our Service Users, helping them to build upon their strengths and enabling them to engage with resources in the community with the aim of preventing re-offending.
Good listener/sounding board
Flexible.
Value diversity of perspectives
Knowledgeable
Non-judgmental
Able to give constructive feedback
Honest and candid.
Able to network and find resources
Flexible hours depending on your other commitments
If you want to develop your skills further, there are lots of opportunities as a volunteer
You don't need any special qualifications to be a peer mentor. We'll make sure you have all the training and support you need.
· Gaining new skills
· Making new friends
· Mental and physical health and wellbeing. ...
· Giving something back
· Improving your confidence
· Ongoing supervision
Reasonable Travel Expenses will be reimbursed
Safeguarding
DBS needed
Ongoing Supervision