Peer Mentor Lead (Lambeth)

The purpose of the role is to train and support women with experience of the criminal justice system and substance misuse needs, to become peer mentors.

Key responsibility areas 

1. To recruit, train and support women with experience of the criminal justice system and substance misuse needs, to become peer mentors.
2. Maintain case management system to ensure accurate and timely data recording.
3. Develop and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders, such as substance misuse services, lived experience groups and networks.
4. Work with colleagues to create opportunities for peer mentors to support women impacted by the criminal justice system and substance misuse issues.

For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

Terms & Conditions

Start date: June 2026

Salary: £35,276 per annum pro rata (£14,110.40 actual salary, inclusive of £3,990 Southeast Weighting)

Location: Borough of Lambeth and hybrid

Working hours: Part time: 14 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027 (extension subject to funding)

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation.  

We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. 

We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.