Impactful Community Recovery Connector

Recovery Focus; Blyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer 4.5%

Life assurance

27 days annual leave rising to 32

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 online GP access

Free will writing

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a dedicated Recovery and Community Engagement Officer to support peer-led recovery services across Northumberland. You will help develop community-based activities, coordinate with local providers and voluntary organisations, and identify funding opportunities.

The role requires a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or willingness to work towards it, experience with safeguarding, and strong IT skills. An inclusive, supportive workplace is offered.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience working with voluntary organisations.
• Knowledge of service delivery models and recovery planning.
• Experience delivering one-to-one and group therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and hidden harm.
• Experience working with families and carers.
• Experience developing project plans, writing reports and presenting information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes including Outlook.
• Knowledge of grant funding applications and fundraising would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and coordination of peer-led recovery services.
• Develop community-based recovery activities with local providers and voluntary organisations.
• Identify grant funding opportunities and prepare funding bids.
• Work with smaller providers and voluntary organisations to develop service improvement and sustainability plans.
• Advocate for service users and carers to access community support.
• Build and maintain relationships with support providers to maximise opportunities.
• Promote service user engagement by developing posters and directories.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports and participate in supervision and training.
• Work in line with safeguarding requirements and Waythrough's governance framework.
• Work flexibly across sites, including some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Relationship building

Collaborative working

Therapeutic interventions

Safeguarding knowledge

Project planning

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Tools

Outlook

Grant funding applications

Job description

Waythrough is seeking a dedicated Recovery and Community Engagement Officer to support peer-led recovery services across Northumberland. You will help develop community-based activities, coordinate with local providers and voluntary organisations, and identify funding opportunities.

The role requires a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or willingness to work towards it, experience with safeguarding, and strong IT skills. An inclusive, supportive workplace is offered.