At Change Grow Live, we believe in creating the conditions for success — for the people who use our services, and for the people who work and volunteer with us. Guided by our values of Be open, be compassionate, be bold, we walk alongside people every day as they change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and reach their full potential.
This is your opportunity to bring your lived experience of recovery into a role that makes a real and lasting difference.
The details
Contract: Fixed-term until 31st March 2026
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary*: £25,077 per year (pro rata for part-time)
Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting, pro rata
*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.
The opportunityWe are looking for DWP Peer Mentors to join our London teams. You’ll inspire and support people in recovery, helping them to manage their dependencies, access the right support, and take meaningful steps towards employment and independence.
This is a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026
Responsibilities What you’ll do
Inspire and support mentees through their recovery journey.
Build strong one-to-one relationships, understanding goals and aspirations.
Empower and increase confidence, offering emotional support when needed.
Collaborate with mentees on action plans, reviewing and tracking progress.
Work closely with DWP work coaches and local substance misuse services.
Maintain clear records and evaluate impact to evidence positive change.
What you’ll bringLived experience of substance misuse and recovery.
Strong written, verbal and IT skills.
An empathetic, non-judgemental approach to building relationships.
Confidence to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Resilience, calmness and professionalism under pressure.
Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise effectively.
What we offer youWe want you to thrive too. You’ll benefit from:
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays).
A paid Wellness Hour each week, plus access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
Contributory pension scheme.
Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays and more.
Training, career development and progression opportunities.
A supportive, values-driven team environment.
Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards for successful introductions.
Why Join UsAt Change Grow Live, we believe people do their best ork when they feel supported, connected, and included.
Creating the conditions for success – we make sure everyone who works or volunteers with us has the opportunity to grow and achieve their potential.
Together – we learn, develop, and succeed as one team, building futures and achieving our aspirations side by side.
Belonging – we foster an open, inclusive culture where every voice matters and everyone feels part of something bigger.
If this feels like the right opportunity for you, speak with your manager and apply today — and take the chance to thrive with us.
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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL SPOT (19) (£25,077.00 - £25,077.00) Closing Date 7/10/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Faik Grbovic | faik.grbovic@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
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