Recovery Support Volunteer

Waythrough; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Barnstaple is looking for Recovery Support Volunteers to aid individuals in their recovery journeys. This front-line role includes supporting Recovery Plan goals, facilitating group programmes, and conducting welfare checks. The ideal candidates are empathetic team players passionate about making a difference. This role promotes diversity and is open to applicants from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience in substance use.

Benefits

Opportunity to support the community

Diverse and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Passion for working in recovery support.
• Experience or knowledge in substance use support is a plus.
• Ability to conduct welfare calls and support group work.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving their Recovery Plan goals.
• Facilitate structured and unstructured group work programmes.
• Conduct welfare and check-in phone calls.
• Provide Brief Interventions focused on harm reduction.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Empathy

Communication skills

Tools

Halo (case management system)

Job description

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference? Waythrough are about giving people fair chances to succeed in life.

Who are Waythrough....

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Together Drug and Alcohol Service is the commissioned community drug and alcohol provision for Devon. It provides a range of support, interventions and treatments for those wanting to make positive changes to their drug and/or alcohol use, as well raising awareness and supporting family members.

The role:

Recovery Support Volunteers can be involved in various aspects of service delivery. It is a front line, client facing role and may involve a focus on one particular area, such as group work or Duty support, or, it may involve a combination of tasks and activities. We are looking for a team player with a willingness to learn.

Tasks may include:

• Support people engaged in support with Together to achieve their Recovery Plan goals
• Support the facilitation of structured and unstructured group work programmes, both virtually and face to face
• Support and empower individuals to engage in recovery activities, including those provided by Together and the wider community
• Conduct welfare and check-in phone calls
• Be a first point of contact for individuals, professionals, or family members, taking referrals as appropriate
• Provide Brief Interventions, including those focussed around harm reduction
• Use Halo (internal case management system) to document sessions and support the team with updates and audits
• Identify and report any concerns or risks to the Duty staff or Duty Manager
• Potential to offer 1-1 support to individuals and hold a small caseload; from point of assessment through to ongoing recovery support – once confident and competent to do so, and alongside the support and guidance of your supervisor

Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer...

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or for further details on the role or organisation, please contact Volunteering Delivery Lead Natalie Stone on [e-mail] or call07545212301