Peer Mentor

2 weeks ago

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Overview:
**Peer Mentor - Hull (DWP Project)**

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.

**About the Role**
Are you in recovery from drug and/or alcohol use and passionate about using your lived experience to inspire others? This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference as a **Peer Mentor** in our DWP-funded project in Hull.

**In this role, you will**:
- Inspire and support people in recovery to manage their dependencies and access the right support.- Work one-to-one with individuals to understand their goals, aspirations, and next steps towards employment.- Build confidence, provide emotional support, and empower people to take control of their recovery journey.- Collaborate with individuals to create, review, and evaluate action plans that help them achieve their personal and professional goals.- Work closely with DWP work coaches and local substance misuse services to ensure holistic and joined-up support.

**Location**: Hull, East Yorkshire
**Full Time Hours**: 37.5 per week
- **Salary**: £25,077 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

**Contract**: Fixed term until 31st March 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.

**Responsibilities**:
**About You**
We’re looking for someone who brings compassion, resilience, and the ability to connect with people on a human level.

You will have:
- Lived experience of substance misuse and recovery.- The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with empathy and respect.- Confidence in working independently and as part of a supportive team.- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.- A commitment to working with clear professional boundaries.

**What We’ll Give You**
We want you to feel valued, supported, and able to grow with us. You’ll have access to:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays).- Paid ‘Wellness Hour’ each week, plus access to our wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme.- Contributory pension scheme.- A wide range of staff benefits including retail, cinema, and holiday discounts.- A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture.- High-quality training, career development, and progression opportunities.- Our “Refer a Friend” scheme.

**If you’re ready to join a team that believes in people, celebrates progress, and works together to create real change, we’d love to hear from you.**

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Please note: This role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route if you meet the minimum salary requirements. Find out more here: _**_Skilled Worker visa Overview -_**_ _**_Visa Sponsorship_

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