Recovery Champion

About the role:

Provide a welcoming and consistent environment in open access area  Create links with local communities and work to target people affected by drugs and alcohol who are not in touch with mainstream services – those isolated in communities, unaware of services, or who do not feel services are for them  Attend team meetings/group supervision with the aim of sharing good practice and finding solutions  Meet individuals within the community to discuss their personal goals regarding their recovery and to support families affected by drugs and alcohol to discuss their personal goals and support needs  Utilise existing local resources and build local community awareness, signposting to relevant agencies  Assist the Volunteer and peer Mentor Coordinator in setting up and identifying specialist advice /support and recovery opportunities.  Working with the CGL IPS and ETE team to deliver group interventions and support service users to access the provision.

About you:  

Lived experience or other relevant experience of drug or/and alcohol misuse  Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with good IT skills  Be able to build relationships with individuals with multiple needs, whilst remaining empathetic and non-judgemental towards Service Users  Confident in working alone as well as part of a team  Can remain calm under pressure  Able to travel as required, including where public transport is not available 

What we will give to you:  

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service (pro rata for PT) “Capped at 30 days”  Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme  Contributory pension scheme  A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.  A friendly and supportive team  Training, career development & progression opportunities  Refer a friend scheme.

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