Overview:
Join Our Team and Make a Difference as a DWP Peer Mentor!
At Change Grow Live, we are deeply committed to our belief in making a real impact in the lives of our Service Users. Guided by our core values of 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold,' our dedicated team members work tirelessly every day to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to its fullest potential.
Are you in recovery from Drug+/Alcohol misuse? Would you like to leverage that valuable experience to support others as a Peer Mentor in Lambeth and Islington. If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently offering a unique role as a DWP Peer Mentor.
This is a Fixed Term Contract Until 31st March 2026.
One position will be working in the borough of Lambeth and one position will be working across Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary: £25,077.00 (pro rata for part-time hours)
Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting, Pro Rata
**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.
Responsibilities:
About the role:
- Inspire and support Mentees in managing dependencies, accessing appropriate support, and moving towards employment
- Engage individuals on a one-to-one basis to understand their goals and aspirations
- Empower and build confidence in mentees, providing emotional support as needed
- Collaborate on action plans, reviewing and evaluating impact
- Work with individuals to increase their confidence, empowering and supporting them to achieve their goals
- Work closely with DWP work coaches and local substance misuse services
- Complete, review and evaluate action/impact/support/care plans with mentees
About you:
- Lived experience of substance misuse and recovery
- Strong written, verbal, and IT skills
- Ability to build relationships with empathy and non-judgmental approach
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
- Calm and collected under pressure
- Ability to work with professional boundaries
- Excellent time management skills, and an ability to work on own initiative prioritising accordingly
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays).
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
If you're ready to begin your journey with Change Grow Live and believe this role resonates with you, apply today!
Please refer to the attached Job Description for a detailed outline of responsibilities and requirements.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL SPOT (19) (£25,077.00 - £25,077.00) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14) Interview Date: 19/6/2025 Closing Date: 11/6/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Faik Grbovic | faik.grbovic@cgl.org.uk : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
