Peer Mentor

Marketing Manchester Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused employment service is hiring a Peer Mentor to support individuals facing substance misuse challenges in Birkenhead. The ideal candidate should have lived experience of substance use and recovery, delivering tailored advice and guidance. Key responsibilities include facilitating group sessions, conducting assessments, and building supportive relationships with partner organisations. This fixed-term role runs until June 2026 and offers an invaluable opportunity to inspire and empower others through personal experience.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience of substance use and recovery.
• Passionate about helping others achieve positive change.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised interventions to individuals in recovery.
• Conduct thorough inductions and assessments.
• Facilitate group sessions to build confidence and employability skills.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions.
• Build strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Promote services through networking.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of substance misuse issues

Ability to work collaboratively

Familiarity with welfare-to-work services

Job description

The Growth Company's (GC) Employment team is recruiting a Peer Mentor to support individuals facing substance misuse challenges. This role is designed for someone with lived experience of substance use and recovery, who can use their personal journey to inspire, guide, and empower others.

In this role, you'll deliver tailored advice, guidance, and training, while coordinating referrals and maintaining strong links with Jobcentre Plus, treatment centres and other agencies. You'll play a vital part in helping individuals build motivation, confidence, and self-esteem, and assist their transition into or out of treatment, education, training, or employment.

Please note that this is a fixed term role until 30th June 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised interventions to individuals in recovery, both face-to-face and online, supporting their progression into treatment, training, education, or employment.
• Conduct thorough inductions and assessments to identify personal and learning needs, creating tailored action plans.
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops that build confidence, motivation, and employability skills.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress, ensuring timely updates in client systems.
• Build strong, supportive relationships and liaise with partner organisations such as Jobcentre Plus and local treatment providers.
• Promote services through networking and partnership engagement, contributing to service development and continuous improvement.

About You

• Passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve positive change.
• Empathetic and approachable, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage sensitive situations professionally.
• Committed to personal development and upholding organisational values.

Skills Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of substance misuse issues and recovery pathways (lived experience desirable).
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners.
• Familiarity with welfare-to-work services and local support networks (advantageous).