Peer Mentor - Substance Misuse

The Wallich; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Wales is looking for a Peer Mentor to support individuals with substance dependency. The role involves working with Job Centre Plus and partner agencies to enhance mentees' support networks and promote engagement with substance misuse services. Ideal candidates will have lived experience of substance dependency and possess strong communication skills. This position offers 37.5 hours of work per week and focuses on creating tailored support interventions. A driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience of using substances or substance dependency required.
• Strong community sense and determination needed.
• Willingness to support others with similar experiences.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals facing substance dependency.
• Work with Job Centre Plus and partner agencies.
• Support mentees with personalized coaching methods.

Skills

Lived experience of substance dependency

Compassionate

Effective communication

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Peer Mentoring for People with a Substance Dependence - North Wales

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility

Areas: Covering Flintshire & Denbighshire

Contract: Fixed term until June 2026

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website. Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich www.thewallich.com/about-us

Do you have lived experience of substance misuse, homelessness or emotional ill health?

Do you feel like you are courageous, determined, authentic, compassionate and have a sense of community?

At The Wallich we’re looking for the right people, not the right work histories.

Tell us in a covering letter what makes you the right person and we can teach you the rest.

Project Description

This service works in partnership with the DWP, working across 3 targeted localities within the north of Wales. The aims of the project are to engage with people who have a substance dependency, with a view to

• Improving their support network and coping skills
• Encouraging engagement with Substance Misuse Services
• Building trust and openness with their Job Centre Plus Work Coach
• Promoting work-related activities and other supportive interventions
• Upskilling Job Centre Plus staff, on identifying and working with people who use substances

There will be 1 Peer Mentor in each of the pilot areas. The Peer Mentor will use their own lived experience of substance dependency to support and inspire mentees who will liaise closely with their local Job Centre Plus, advice & support agencies, and existing Wallich services to identify suitable mentees and work alongside them to identify strengths and their preferred outcomes using trauma informed and person centred coaching methods, devising a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timed) plan for the mentee.

The role will be carried out in various locations in each area, which will include; Wallich premises, Job Centre Plus offices, partner agency offices, mentee’s home/accommodation, plus supporting the projects Management to build a network of other co-location options.

Interventions will range in type, from bespoke 1-2-1, to tailored group sessions in areas like; CV Writing, Interview Skills, Disclosing Criminal Convictions.

Purpose of Role

The postholder will work alongside Job Centre Plus and Partner Agencies in 3 pilot areas, to identify and support individuals with a substance dependency, toward; improving their support network, engaging with substance misuse services, building trust and openness with their work coach, taking part in work-related activity and/or additional support interventions.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note: A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role and this role is ring-fenced for those with lived experience of using substances/substance dependency.

We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.

If you have any further queries please contact Service Manager, Samantha Green at [e-mail]

Application Guidance

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Employee Benefits

Closing date for this vacancy is 23rd February 2026 at 09:00am.

The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact [e-mail] or call 02920 668 464