Youth Recovery Coordinator – LGBTQ+ & Outreach

Confidential; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

LGBT Foundation, based in Liverpool, is seeking a Youth Recovery Co-ordinator to join the Recovery Programme. The role is full time, fixed term until March 2029, 35 hours per week, and funded to support LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in Liverpool.

Working with partners such as River, the post will develop targeted support, manage referrals, triage assessments, brief interventions and safeguarding. The role also includes line management of sessional staff and delivery of outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Partnership building and work with stakeholders: To begin developing a picture of substance use and the needs of young LGBTQ+ people (aged 16 - 25) in Liverpool by working with, stakeholders, commissioners, community resources and partners, including River, to establish a targeted support offer.
• Supporting young people: Managing referrals into the service. Triage and assessment, brief intervention work and extended brief interventions to support individuals making changes around drug and alcohol use. Risk assessing and safeguarding young people.
• Line management and support of sessional workers and volunteers: Providing one to one support, team meetings, and operational support to all delivering the service alongside Recovery Coordinator.
• Awareness raising, Workshops and Outreach: Delivering awareness raising workshops and resources as early interventions for young people and those working with young people. Outreach at events to promote services and distribute harm reduction advice.

Job description

LGBT Foundation, based in Liverpool, is seeking a Youth Recovery Co-ordinator to join the Recovery Programme. The role is full time, fixed term until March 2029, 35 hours per week, and funded to support LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in Liverpool.

Working with partners such as River, the post will develop targeted support, manage referrals, triage assessments, brief interventions and safeguarding. The role also includes line management of sessional staff and delivery of outreach activities.