London Borough of Redbridge · Ilford, England · £45k–£47k
This is a live UK-based role at London Borough of Redbridge, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 18 September 2026. Listed as open until 20 October 2026.
C ontract : Fixed Term until March 2027, possible 2 year extension Use Your Recovery Journey to Help Transform Lives Across Local London Have you experienced recovery from drug and/or alcohol dependency and want to use your lived experience to support others? Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers, build confidence and take positive steps towards recovery, training and employment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Local London as a Peer Mentor within our new DWP-funded Peer Mentoring Programme. About the Role Local London has secured funding from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver an innovative Peer Mentoring Programme across the sub-region, supporting residents experiencing drug and/or alcohol dependency to overcome barriers and progress towards employment, training and other positive outcomes. As a Peer Mentor, you will use your lived experience of recovery to build trusted, non-judgemental relationships with residents facing multiple and complex challenges. Through one-to-one support, you will help people build confidence, access services, achieve personal goals and take positive steps towards recovery, independence and employment. Working alongside Jobcentre Plus, treatment providers, local authorities, health services and community organisations, you will play an important role in creating a joined-up support network that helps residents achieve lasting change. This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to inspire others, while developing your own skills and career within an innovative programme that sits at the intersection of recovery, health and employment support. What You'll Be Doing Building trusted relationships with residents and providing one-to-one peer mentoring support. Supporting participants to identify goals and develop personalised action plans. Connecting people to treatment, health, housing, employment and community support services. Encouraging and motivating individuals to overcome barriers and make positive changes. Working collaboratively with local partners to ensure residents receive joined-up support. Keeping accurate records and contributing to programme outcomes and continuous improvement. About You We're looking for someone who has lived experience of recovery from drug and/or alcohol dependency and is passionate about using that experience to help others. You'll be an empathetic and resilient individual who can build trust, motivate people and support individuals facing complex challenges. You'll have strong communication skills, be comfortable working with a range of professionals and be committed to helping residents achieve positive outcomes. Experience of mentoring, supporting or working with vulnerable adults would be beneficial, but most importantly we are looking for individuals who can use their lived experience in a positive, professional and inspiring way. Why Join Local London? This is a rare opportunity to joi…
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