Recovery Community Coach

Recovery Connections; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Connections is seeking a committed Community Coach to work in Middlesbrough, delivering group activities, providing one-to-one support and guiding individuals along recovery pathways, including mutual aid. The role emphasises a safe, inclusive environment and acts as part of a trauma-informed approach.

You will join a team that values lived experience, peer support and community connection, with a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience of leading groups or facilitating sessions.
• Experience of providing one-to-one support (desirable).
• Experience of working within recovery or community services (desirable).
• Lived or learned experience of addiction and recovery welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group sessions promoting recovery, wellbeing and personal development.
• Encourage and support individuals to access mutual aid and community-based support.
• Provide one-to-one guidance and help individuals identify their recovery goals.
• Offer information and advice to people affected by substance use.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and attend multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Keep clear and accurate records, reports, and monitoring data.
• Support the ongoing development of services and activities.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and non-judgemental approach in all interactions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Empathy

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Recovery Connections is seeking a committed Community Coach to work in Middlesbrough, delivering group activities, providing one-to-one support and guiding individuals along recovery pathways, including mutual aid. The role emphasises a safe, inclusive environment and acts as part of a trauma-informed approach.

You will join a team that values lived experience, peer support and community connection, with a commitment to equality and inclusion.