Peer Mentoring Tutor

Location: Full Sutton

Were seeking a dedicated Peer Mentoring Tutor to join our team at HMP Millsike. In this role, youll deliver impactful Peer Mentoring qualifications to small groups, developing peer mentors who will support fellow prisoners in areas such as literacy, digital skills, and neurodiverse needs. Working closely with key departments, including healthcare, youll tailor training to ensure peer advocates are equipped to assist in prisoner induction and support services.

As a Peer Mentoring Tutor, you will:
Deliver Gateway Qualifications in Peer Mentoring up to Level 2, supporting neurodiverse learners, low-literacy learners, and promoting digital literacy. Collaborate with healthcare and prison staff to effectively train peer advocates. Interview and allocate prisoners to peer mentoring roles, matching skills to position needs. Develop and monitor Individual Learning Plans, offering guidance to support each learners success. Requirements: A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Peer Mentoring, Literacy, or a related field.

A recognised teaching qualification such as PTLLS, AET, CET, or equivalent (Level 5 teaching qualification is highly desirable). Strong people skills, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with learners. Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. For full details of the role and person specification, please review the job description. If youd like to speak with our recruitment team before applying, email the careers team at People Plus, and well be happy to assist.

Working Hours:

This is a full-time role, 38.5 hours per week, with the following schedule:
Four days per week: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM One half-day per week: either 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM