Volunteer Recovery Worker

Volunteer Centre Harlow; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking dynamic volunteers across Essex to make a meaningful impact in the lives of service users. This role is perfect for those eager to gain experience in the field of complex needs while fostering supportive relationships. Volunteers will engage with service users, assist in developing personal action plans, and motivate individuals to achieve their goals. This is a flexible opportunity that allows for personal growth and the chance to make a difference in the community. If you're passionate about helping others and looking to enhance your skills, this role offers a rewarding experience.

Qualifications

• Ideal for someone looking to develop experience in the field of complex needs.
• Willingness to attend additional training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Meet with service users and create positive relationships.
• Assist service users in developing skills for personal action plans.

Skills

Positive attitude

Non-judgemental

Supportive

Knowledge of IT programmes (MS Office, Outlook)

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking to recruit dynamic volunteers across Essex.

A list of duties are outlined below:

1. Meet with service users, as directed by Essex ARC, (with project staff and/or any referring agency)
2. Create a positive relationship between themselves and the service user
3. Contribute to the development and implementation of the service user's personal action plan
4. Assist and advise the service user in developing skills and appropriate attitudes that will assist them in achieving the goals in their personal action plan
5. Encourage and motivate the service user to make positive changes and encourage their personal development (In liaison with the project, the referring agency and the service user concerned)
6. Encourage service users to make positive use of local resources
7. Attend service user and review meetings as required
8. Willingness to attend additional training
9. Co-facilitate group sessions

Skills

The role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their experience in the field of complex needs. The person should have a positive attitude and a desire to learn.

Some other skills/characteristics:

• Non-judgemental
• Supportive
• Knowledge of IT programmes (MS Office, Outlook) and a close eye for detail are also required

Flexible. Dependant on availability and requirement. To be discussed in person.

Location

This opportunity is available in: Basildon, Billericay & Wickford, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Point, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping, Harlow, Maldon, Rayleigh and Rochford, Tendring, Uttlesford