DWP Peer Mentor DWP Peer Mentor - London

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

The Opportunity

We are looking for DWP Peer Mentors to join our London teams. You\'ll inspire and support people in recovery, helping them to manage their dependencies, access the right support, and take meaningful steps towards employment and independence. This is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026.

What You\'ll Do

  • Inspire and support mentees through their recovery journey.
  • Build strong one-to-one relationships, understanding goals and aspirations.
  • Empower and increase confidence, offering emotional support when needed.
  • Collaborate with mentees on action plans, reviewing and tracking progress.
  • Work closely with DWP work coaches and local substance misuse services.
  • Maintain clear records and evaluate impact to evidence positive change.

Requirements

  • Lived experience of substance misuse and recovery.
  • Strong written, verbal and IT skills.
  • An empathetic, non-judgemental approach to building relationships.
  • Confidence to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
  • Resilience, calmness and professionalism under pressure.
  • Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
  • Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise effectively.

What We Offer

At Change Grow Live, we believe in creating the conditions for success - for the people who use our services, and for the people who work and volunteer with us. Guided by our values of Be open, be compassionate, be bold, we walk alongside people every day as they change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and reach their full potential.

This is your opportunity to bring your lived experience of recovery into a role that makes a real and lasting difference. At Change Grow Live, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, connected, and included. Creating the conditions for success - we make sure everyone who works or volunteers with us has the opportunity to grow and achieve their potential. Together - we learn, develop, and succeed as one team, building futures and achieving our aspirations side by side. Belonging - we foster an open, inclusive culture where every voice matters and everyone feels part of something bigger.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays).
  • A paid Wellness Hour each week, plus access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays and more.
  • Training, career development and progression opportunities.
  • A supportive, values-driven team environment.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards for successful introductions.
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