DWP Peer Mentor

Join Our Croydon 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 Croydon.  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 2025.

Where: Croydon
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week 
Full Time Salary: £23,400.00 - £24,466.99 , dependent on experience (pro rata for part time) 

Allowance: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting, Pro Rata

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) 

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