Recovery Coach Volunteer

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking compassionate recovery coach volunteers to inspire and support individuals on their recovery journey. In this fulfilling role, you will leverage your personal recovery experiences to guide others, helping them build confidence and access vital community resources. You will work closely with recovery coordinators and service users, providing one-on-one support and encouraging participation in recovery activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others while developing your own skills and experiences in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in recovery is essential for this volunteer role.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to service users.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals on a one-to-one basis to achieve their recovery goals.
• Promote recovery activities and community engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Motivational Skills

Listening Skills

Education

None required

Job description

Overview

As a recovery coach volunteer based at Substance to Solution in Kettering, you will be using your own experiences of recovery to help others and demonstrate change is possible.

You will be working alongside the recovery coordinators to promote recovery and support service users on a one-to-one basis, guiding them to achieve their goals and build recovery capital. This can include supporting them to attend a group or appointments, helping them to complete application forms and access external support from services such as housing, mutual aid, and community projects. You will also be making telephone calls to service users providing them with a listening ear, guidance, and support. You will be a positive role model to the service users motivating, encouraging, and inspiring them to reach their potential.

You will be provided with all the skills, training and support you will need to undertake the role.

Responsibilities

Key Activities:

• Work with individuals on a one-to-one basis.
• Take a focused approach to the people you are supporting, helping them to increase their confidence, and empowering them to achieve their goals.
• Gain an understanding of what support is available in your local community.
• Support service users to attend meetings/groups/appointments.
• Keep us updated by providing verbal and written feedback.
• Help service users to engage in recovery activities both within Change Grow Live and the wider community.
• Promote and support service user involvement.

Closing Date

15/2/2025

Contact Information

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Kieran Newell | [e-mail] | 07867379543

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.