Dwp Inclusion Peer Mentor

1 day ago

London, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Overview:
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 1 post for peer mentors.

**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.

Where: We are recruiting in the following locations: Clapham.

**When: We’re looking to get the right people in to the team ASAP**

**Salary: £22,357.18 - £23,525.95 dependent on experience (London Weighting applies £2,080.07 (OLW) - £3,915.44 (ILW) Pro Rata.**

**What we will give to you**:

- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service (pro rata)
- 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

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