Vacancies

As increasing numbers of people experience isolation and poor mental health, volunteers are playing a vital role in reaching and supporting the most vulnerable in our communities. At the same time, volunteering itself can be a meaningful route out of isolation, connection, and purpose. LifeLine’s mission is to empower local people to become agents of change, and volunteering is central to achieving that goal. The Volunteer Coordinator will support the recruitment, coordination, and development of all volunteer activities across Waltham Forest. Working in partnership with the Senior Volunteer Coordinator, you will act as the first port of contact for the volunteers ensuring that they are supported and celebrate effectively.

Lifeline Projects is working in partnership with NELFT, as we recognise the important role that community-based peer support plays in improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes. The Peer Support Worker will be a fully integrated member of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support individuals experiencing common and severe mental health difficulties. Using their own lived experience of mental health recovery, the Peer Support Worker will provide hope, encouragement and practical support to enable people to identify their strengths, achieve personal goals, and live meaningful and independent lives. The role is based on mutuality, recognising the value of shared experience and working alongside people as equals in their recovery journey. The postholder will work with individuals and groups to reduce social isolation, improve wellbeing, and increase access to culturally appropriate community resources. A particular focus will be on engaging and supporting underrepresented communities within the local area, including South Asian women and members of the Jewish community, while ensuring services remain inclusive and accessible to all. The successful candidate will have lived experience of mental health recovery and an understanding of the barriers faced by communities experiencing inequalities, such as cultural stigma, racism, migration...