DWP Peer Mentor

DWP Peer Mentor

At Change Grow Live, we thrive by recruiting for success, recognising and rewarding effort, and creating safe, healthy, agile, and flexible workplaces. Together as a team, we are learning, developing, and growing — identifying future talent and leaders who can help us deliver our mission.

We want everyone to experience a sense of belonging, where every voice counts. We are inclusive, we connect at all levels, and we create the conditions for success for everyone who works or volunteers with us. We invest in world-class learning and development, enabling open, transparent, and supportive cultures where we live our values every day.

We are looking for a DWP Peer Mentor to join our London team. 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.

Location: London, Kings Cross
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary Range: £25,077.00 pro rata for part time hours

Allowance: Inner London Weighting of £4,133.14 pro rata 

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 30th June 2026

*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.

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.

What you’ll bring

• 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 you

We want you to thrive too. You’ll benefit from:

• 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.

Why Join Us

At Change Grow Live, we believe people do their best ork 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.

If this feels like the right opportunity for you, speak with your manager and apply today — and take the chance to thrive with us.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.