Our Rotherham service is looking for a Young Ambassador (16-25) to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group.
Main duties of the job
Some examples of what you could get involved in are:
1. Local outreach events such as stalls at colleges and Pride events
2. Interview panels
3. Administrative tasks to support the service
4. 1-2-1 mentoring of 10-24 year olds
5. Involvement in co-production events such as forums and groups on a local and organisational level
About us
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
Job responsibilities
Are you 16-25 and interested in a future career in drug and alcohol or mental health services for young people? If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for young local people who match our organisational values: Compassionate, Determined and Professional.
The salary is paid at the National Living Wage rate, depending on your age (under 18: £6.40 an hour, aged 18 - 20: £8.60 an hour, aged 21 or over - £11.44 an hour).
Additional Information
Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 18-25 years old
Experience
* You may feel that you lack the knowledge or experience to work for our organisation but we are keen for 16-25 year olds who live by our guiding principles to join our teams (we can teach you everything else!):
* Collaborative - We are outstanding team players
* Ethical - We are open, honest and transparent, powered by our integrity and principles
* Inspiring - We are exceptional communicators who empower our clients and each other to reach their potential
* Resilient - We have a positive, solution-focused 'can do' approach
* Self-challenging - We strive for personal excellence, outstanding service quality and continual service improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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