Peer Group Practitioner

Peer Group Practitioner

• Location: Face-to-face delivery pan-London, agile working for all other duties
• Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)
• Hours: 32 hours per week (Safer London is a 4 day/32 hour (FTE) working
  week organisation)
• Starting salary: £33,545

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering peer group interventions to young Londoners and their peers who have been impacted by violence, exploitation and harm. The role combines direct delivery of peer-group interventions and some group work, alongside development activity to design, test, refine and embed safe, effective group‑based models aligned with Safer London’s values, contextual safeguarding framework and strategic priorities.

You will develop, plan and facilitate trauma-responsive peer interventions and group work sessions as well as adapt group content, informed by individual needs, strengths and identities of the young Londoners you are working with. You will also support with monitoring and evaluating the service, using these findings and feedback to inform service development.

Main purpose of the role

In this role within the advanced Peer Group Practitioner Service, you will be responsible for the development, piloting and delivery of trauma‑responsive peer group interventions for young Londoners affected by exploitation, violence and harm.

The role combines direct delivery of peer-group interventions and some group work, alongside development activity to design, test, refine and embed safe, effective group‑based models aligned with Safer London’s values, contextual safeguarding framework and strategic priorities.

The postholder will work closely with colleagues, managers, young Londoners, families and partner organisations to ensure peer group interventions are purposeful, responsive, well‑safeguarded and evidence‑informed, whilst ensuring that learning from delivery informs wider service development.

Additional Information

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to travel to different locations around London. Safer London Caseworkers sometimes work extended hours to meet the needs of young Londoners/parents/carers. Therefore, the successful candidate may occasionally be required to work evenings.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the short online application form and upload your CV and cover letter. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.