Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to individuals using our services, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment 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.
We are currently recruiting a Peer Mentor Coordinator to work as part of the HMP Wandsworth Substance Misuse Psychosocial Interventions Service!
Please note this is a prison based role and requires prison clearance.
About The Service
The Change Grow Live Pathways to Recovery Service is the Substance Misuse Psychosocial Interventions provision at HMP Wandsworth. It is a specialist service based within the prison that is committed to supporting service users to tackle their drug and alcohol use, reduce reoffending and lead happier, healthier lives. Whether their aim is to stop using substances completely, to cut down, or for harm reduction information, we are here to support that journey. HMP Wandsworth is a Cat B local prison in Wandswort, South West London. It is a dynamic and busy service due to population of prisoners at HMP Wandswort being predominantly on remand.
About The Role
The focus of the role is the peer mentor provision within the service, including but not limited to recruitment, training, supervision, and on-going development. The successful candidate will champion recovery within the service through establishing and promoting peer led activities and enhancing service user involvement.
About You
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
What We Will Give To You
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Earn vouchers with our refer-a-friend scheme
Peer Mentor Coordinator employer: Clinks
Pact in Stoke Heath is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact on families affected by incarceration. With a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development, staff are encouraged to grow through training and collaboration with partner agencies. The unique environment of the visitor centre allows for rewarding interactions, making every day an opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of others.
