Recovery Support (Polish Speaking) Volunteer

Change Grow Live; Southall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Polish Speaking Recovery Support Volunteer to join their dedicated team. This role is crucial in supporting individuals on their recovery journey from substance misuse, providing essential psychosocial support and engaging with the community. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and support for service users. The organization values flexibility and offers supervision and guidance to volunteers, making this an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about helping others and want to contribute to your community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and willing to undergo a DBS check.
• Ability to work flexibly across the local community.

Responsibilities

• Support clients' treatment and recovery journeys.
• Provide psychosocial support and recovery planning.
• Promote community involvement and reduce substance-related harm.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

Assessment Skills

Supportive Communication

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Overview

RISE is the substance misuse service for adults residing in Ealing Borough who wish to address their drug and/or alcohol issues.

As RISE continues to increase its provision of access and support for individuals who do not speak English, a role has arisen for a Polish Speaking Recovery Support Volunteer.

The successful applicant/s will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team of Recovery Practitioners, Doctors, Nurses, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists, to deliver high quality provision from point of entry into RISE.

Responsibilities

1. Supporting the clients' treatment/recovery journey.
2. Providing support to team members with screening, assessment, pharmacological support, psychosocial support - cognitive & behavioral based interventions, motivational interviewing interventions.
3. Recovery planning and onward referral.
4. Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users & the wider community.
5. Promoting carer, service user & community involvement.

You will need to work flexibly across the local community with hours to suit service needs.

We will support you in this volunteering role by ensuring that you receive regular supervision, Reflective Practice / Clinical Supervision and have a team member on site who you can approach for day-to-day advice and guidance.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this opportunity that you would like to discuss, please contact us using the details below:

Philip Keightley | [e-mail] | 07795391186

Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.