Peer Mentor Lead (Lambeth)
Salary £ £35,276 per annum pro rata (£14,110.40 actual salary)
Borough of Lambeth and hybrid
Vacancy listed 13/04/2026
Application deadline 08/05/2026
Details
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. 

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)

Job Description:  
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.

To Apply

Applications close: Friday, 8 May 2026 at 9am
Interviews with WIP: Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 May 2026
To apply: Submit a completed application form

Please note, applications without an application form will not be considered.

If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please contact the HR team on hr@wipuk.org.

We are happy to invest in developing the right person, so you are welcome to apply even if your professional experience does not fully meet the job description or person specification.
 
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised women, and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. 
 
In line with legal requirements and the nature of our work, this role:
  • Is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement
  • Requires the right to work in the UK
  • Is subject to an Enhanced + Adult Barred List DBS check. 
  • Requires that the post holder is not automatically disqualified by (or can obtain a waiver from) the Charity Commission
Benefits

Annual leave: 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (if full time). All WIP staff also receive an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.

Pension scheme: WIP provides an auto enrolment pension scheme with 5% contributions from the employer and 3% from the employee.

Clinical supervision: Working with WIP can be enormously rewarding but also challenging at times. So we provide clinical supervision through a Harley Street practice, to encourage reflective practice and support the wellbeing of our team.

Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential access to a range of support and information on a 24/7 basis. Including legal advice, emotional support, practical advice and signposting.

Cycle to Work Scheme: Eligible employees can save money and spread the cost of a new bike and accessories.

Notes

Please note, applications without an application form will not be considered.

Attached documents
Title File
Application Form Application_Form.docx
Recruitment Pack Recruitment_Pack_-_Peer_Mentor_Lead_(Lambeth).pdf
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