Peer Services Co-Ordinator

The Women’s Peer Service Co-ordinator will support the Service Manager in the successful delivery of the overall service. 

They’ll be responsible for the detailed delivery of the service activities including, training, coaching and supporting the Peer Facilitators and Peer Mentors, facilitating the groups as and when needed, and being the day-to-day point of contact for the women that engage with the service. 

The key objectives for the service are to recruit, support and coach Peer Facilitators and Peer Mentors to provide a blend of virtual and in-person peer support groups or short term 1:1 support in Brighton & Hove. 

The service offers different support options for women through peer groups, short term 1:1 peer support, workshops and short courses as well as different development pathways and service user involvement opportunities. 

It is the peer service that is setting the benchmark in moving towards a more co-produced model within BWC. Therefore flexibility in our delivery and approach is required as we respond to different ways of working. 

Salary: £23,691.16 pro-rated (£29,613.95 FTE)

Working hours: 28 hours per week within normal office hours, with a blend of office, community venues, and remote working.

Working location: Brighton & Hove with occasional travel to Eastbourne and Worthing. Office based working at BWC’s Globe House, as well as some community venue locations and remote working.

Responsible to:    Women’s Peer Service Manager

Contract Type:      Fixed term to 29 February 2028

About Us

BWC have been delivering services to women for over fifty years. We understand that the women we support have complex and interrelated needs, with high incidences of trauma and abuse.  

We recognise women are the experts of their experience and ensure our services are co-produced and based on what women tell us they need.  

Our approach is relational, holistic and practical and takes account of the complexity of women’s circumstances, background and experiences.

BWC are part of a national network of women’s centres and gender responsive providers, committed to identifying best practice in ensuring women and girls with complex needs can access the right support in the right place at the right time. 

Why work for us

BWC offers staff members a generous package of benefits including a well-being allowance and a well-being hour during the working week; employee health benefits; birthday leave; paid sick pay scheme, city centre offices on public transport routes; clinical supervision; reflective group practice; access to therapeutic debrief as required; a comprehensive training package; opportunities for continuing professional development; staff social events; flexible working opportunities and a caring, understanding work environment that appreciates the complexities of women’s working and home lives.