Volunteer Recovery Practitioner (Surrey)

Via; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Volunteer Recovery Practitioners. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the drug and alcohol support sector. Volunteers will provide essential advice on harm minimisation, assist in assessments, and help individuals connect with community resources. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community while developing your skills in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals facing drug and alcohol issues.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in the field.

Responsibilities

• Advise on drug awareness and harm minimisation.
• Support staff in service user assessments.
• Help individuals access community services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Knowledge of Drug and Alcohol Issues

Education

Relevant Experience in Social Care

Job description

Location:Surrey (Guildford, Woking & Redhill)
Days:2+ days per week (days are flexible)

How you can help

This role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their experience in the drug and alcohol field. While some knowledge of the sector is desirable, we are looking for people who have a passion for the work that we do. A positive attitude and the desire to learn are essential, as is a non-judgmental and supportive approach to people who are facing problems with drugs and alcohol.

Volunteer Recovery Practitioners are a vital part of our services and help with a wide range of care and support.

This can look like:

• Advising people on drug awareness, overdose prevention, safer injecting, safer sex practices and other harm minimisation advice (you’ll receive training and support to do this).
• Supporting staff to complete service user assessments (you won’t be asked to carry out the first assessment we do with an individual).
• Supporting staff to run groups.
• Helping people to access other services and support in the local community.

You’ll also be expected to participate in team meetings and carry out other tasks where necessary to support the needs of the service.

Interested?

• Find out more about ourSurrey service.
• Download therole description.
• Check out ourFAQs.
• Download ourVolunteer Application Form.
• Download ourVolunteer Equal Opportunities Form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: we ask that volunteers try to commit for a six-month period where possible.