What are the responsibilities and job description for the DWP Peer Mentor position at Change Grow Live?
Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Do you have lived experience of substance abuse and recovery? Would you like to use that experience to help and support others as a Peer Mentor? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you, we are currently have a part time opportunity for DWP peer mentor.
Where: London
Hours: 37.5hrs per week (fixed term contract for 18 months)
Salary: £22,357.18 - £23,525.95 dependent on experience (London Weighting applies £2,080.07 (OLW) - £3,915.44 (ILW)
Responsibilities
This exciting new pilot project will break down the barriers and bridge the gap between DWP Job Centres and Recovery Services, supporting individuals suffering from substance misuse issues to get the support they need to gain and sustain employment. Our new Peer Mentors will create safe spaces and offer support to mentees on a one-to-one basis, guiding and empowering them to achieve their goals.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to use their lived experience to make a real difference to people’s lives. You will need to be compassionate and non-judgemental, and we will provide you with the tools you need to develop your career within the substance misuse sector.
What we will give to you:
• 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service • 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
About the role:
• Inspire, motivate, and support Mentees to manage their dependency, access appropriate support (including treatment, Universal Credit, and housing services) and move towards employment• Work with individuals on a 1.2.1 basis to identify what goals are important to them/ finding out what they want to achieve• Work with individuals to increase their confidence, empowering and supporting them to achieve their goals, providing emotional support when needed• Complete, review and evaluate action/impact/support/care plans with mentees• Work closely with DWP work coaches and local substance misuse services• Support mentees to attend meetings with DWP, Substance Misuse Services ands Partner agencies
About you:
• Lived experience of substance misuse and recovery• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with good IT skills• Be able to build relationships with individuals with multiple needs, whilst remaining empathetic and non-judgemental towards Service Users• Confident in working alone as well as part of a team• Can remain calm under pressure
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and personal requirements
If this sounds like the role for you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then please apply today!
Interviews will be on 23rd and 24th of November 2023 at our London Kings Cross service.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 17 to 19 (£22,357.18 - £23,525.95)ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£3,915.44)Closing Date
13/11/2023If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Parice Vandenbussche | parice.vandenbussche@cgl.org.ukThis post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
