Volunteer Peer Advocate for Recovery & Engagement

Via; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service in Greater London seeks a Volunteer Peer Advocacy and Engagement Practitioner to support individuals in their recovery journeys. You will use your lived experience to provide peer support and promote service user involvement. Ideal for those passionate about helping others, with training and ongoing support provided. Responsibilities include assisting with outreach activities, delivering harm reduction advice, and promoting inclusive community engagement.

Benefits

Full induction and training

Access to central staff training opportunities

Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others on recovery journeys.
• Willingness to participate in training and ongoing development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Use lived experience to support others in recovery.
• Assist with peer-based support and advocacy.
• Promote service user involvement.
• Deliver harm reduction advice and information.
• Engage with homeless individuals and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Positive attitude

Non-judgmental approach

Desire to learn

Experience in drug and alcohol sector

Job description

A community health service in Greater London seeks a Volunteer Peer Advocacy and Engagement Practitioner to support individuals in their recovery journeys. You will use your lived experience to provide peer support and promote service user involvement. Ideal for those passionate about helping others, with training and ongoing support provided. Responsibilities include assisting with outreach activities, delivering harm reduction advice, and promoting inclusive community engagement.