Community Peer Engager (Northallerton, North Yorkshire)
Reports To: Director of Engagement
Employer: Red Rose Recovery Lancashire
Base: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Hours: 16 hours per week
Duration: 12-month rolling contract
Responsibilities:
* Encourage participation and recruit suitable participants into volunteer positions within the independent service user forum and recovery collaborative.
* Work within the recovery collaborative to provide support and development of volunteers via supervision and training.
* Support the development of new groups as part of the recovery collaborative in line with members’ needs.
* Run groups and oversee peer-led groups.
* Help grow the recovery community and support NYCS.
* Liaise with the team leader about the development needs of members and volunteers within the community.
* Work with Red Rose Recovery partner organisations to ensure the best use of time and resources.
* Raise awareness of the work of NYCS & Red Rose Recovery by promoting a good public image.
* Work in accordance with all NYCS & Red Rose Recovery policies and procedures.
* Ensure any safeguarding disclosures are dealt with appropriately and in accordance with Red Rose Recovery policy.
General:
* Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.
* Be a strong member of the team and act as an ambassador for North Yorkshire Community Spaces and Red Rose Recovery.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times (with the exception of safeguarding events).
* Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
* Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with service providers, commissioners, stakeholders, and other partner agencies.
* Undertake training as identified via personal development planning process.
* Undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
Hiring Organization:
Employment Type: Part-time
Working Hours: 16 hours per week
Salary: £23,200 pro rata per year
Job Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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