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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, Hours & Salary

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

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 of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• 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.
• Participation in organisations “Refer a Friend” scheme.

Application Instructions

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. When completing your application, please use your supporting statement to show how your skills and experience match the role description. Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

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.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.