Working in collaboration with the project manager to ensure the development of the DWP mentoring project across London to provide an outstanding service, which supports service users in working to towards the goal of positively engaging with treatment and employment opportunities and take other steps towards the labour market
Increase DWP staff’s knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and dependency and how these can be a barrier to employment by providing a package of training and support
Provide training and advice to DWP on how to have open, bold and compassionate conversations with individuals to encourage disclosure and engagement
Working collaboratively and reflectively with the project manager
Create and maintain links with the DWP, local SMS and partner agencies
Provide training to local DWP, SMS and partner agencies so they understand the aims of the mentoring project and the referral process
Developing internal and external links in order to attract Peer Mentors and mentees
Manage referrals and allocation of mentees to Peer Mentors
Ensure accurate mentoring records are being maintained and recorded
Monitor the performance and outcomes of mentoring ensuring one to one sessions are planned and meaningful
Ensure contractual targets relating to your team are achieved, you will be responsible for addressing performance issues where required.
Support the welfare and wellbeing of Peer Mentors and Mentees
Ensuring that CGL’s values are at the heart of everything we all do, through values-based decision making and leadership, creating values based culture.
Recruit, train and manage a team of Peer Mentors
Provide Peer Mentors with one-to-one supervision and appraisals
About you
Experience in recruitment, line management, and supervision
Aware of the challenges faced by the people using our services
Experienced in delivering learning and training to others
Capable, committed, and influential leader
Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.
Knowledge and experience of developing and leading health and social care services and delivering services which evidence of performance managment
Experience of leading teams who work in substance misuse
Knowledge of current legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice
Able to lead, inspire and develop a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to use common MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook)