Recovery Support Volunteer: Help Others Rebuild & Thrive

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

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.