Community Coach (Redcar) Recovery Connections Led by the people we support

Recovery Connections; Redcar; Híbrido; GBP 25.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Recovery Connections in Stockton seeks a dedicated Community Coach to support individuals at various stages of recovery. You will deliver group activities, promote mutual aid, and provide practical, person-centered support to help clients build confidence and recovery capital.

The role emphasises compassionate engagement, collaborative teamwork, and adherence to safeguarding practices within a peer-led organisation.

Formación

• Experience delivering group sessions or coaching in a recovery or community setting.
• Understanding of substance use and recovery.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver a range of group activities to support recovery.
• Provide person-centered guidance and practical recovery information.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a high-quality service; maintain records.

Conocimientos

Group work

Coaching

Recovery knowledge

Communication

Empathy

Organisation & planning

Educación

Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, coaching, counselling

Descripción del empleo

Salary: £24,999 – £28,121per annum

35 hours per week.

At Recovery Connections, we believe in hope, belonging, and the power of community. We’re looking for a passionate and committed Community Coach to join our Stockton team — someone who believes that people can and do recover, and wants to play a part in making that happen every day.

About the Role

As a Community Coach, you’ll work alongside people at different stages of their recovery journey, creating safe, supportive, and inclusive spaces where individuals can grow, connect, and move forward.

You’ll deliver group activities, promote mutual aid, and offer practical support and encouragement — helping people build confidence, develop recovery capital, and find their own pathway to a meaningful life beyond addiction.

This is a varied, people-focused role where your ability to connect, motivate, and support others will make a real difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

Support recovery through group work and engagement

• Help develop and deliver a range of group activities that support recovery
• Promote mutual aid and support people to access groups such as SMART and 12-step
• Create welcoming, inclusive environments that encourage participation and connection

Provide person-centred support

• Support individuals to identify their recovery needs and goals
• Offer practical advice, information, and guidance around recovery support
• Build positive, empowering relationships with people accessing the service

Be part of a collaborative team

• Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and service discussions
• Work alongside colleagues to ensure a consistent, high-quality service
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation

Represent and promote Recovery Connections

• Engage with the local community and partner organisations
• Promote the service and support people to access recovery opportunities
• Uphold the values and ethos of a peer-led, strengths-based organisation

Work safely and professionally

• Maintain professional boundaries at all times
• Follow safeguarding practices and organisational policies
• Commit to ongoing learning, development, and reflective practice

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is values-led, compassionate, and motivated to support others.

Knowledge & Values

• Understanding of substance use, recovery, and social inclusion
• Knowledge of recovery approaches (e.g. SMART, 12-step, CHIME, Recovery Capital)
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and a strengths-based approach
• A genuine belief that people can and do recover

Experience

• Experience of delivering group sessions or supporting people in a coaching role
• Experience of working with individuals in a recovery or community setting (desirable)
• Lived or family experience of recovery (welcomed and valued)

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage, motivate, and build relationships with others
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage your workload effectively
• Empathetic, non-judgemental, and approachable
• Flexible and open to learning

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, coaching, counselling (or willingness to complete within 12 months — fully funded)

Why Join Recovery Connections?

You’ll be part of a supportive, passionate team where lived experience is valued, and where your work truly matters.

• Be part of a peer-led, values-driven organisation
• Make a genuine difference in people’s lives
• Access training, development, and progression opportunities
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment

Additional Information

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service

Join Us

If you’re passionate about recovery, community, and supporting people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.