Job Details: Lived Experience Recovery Volunteer
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Way Through Northumberland Adult Recovery Service is a public health commissioned service, supporting adults in creating behaviour change regarding substance misuse and lifestyles linked to substance use.
Lived Experience Recovery Volunteers will supplement treatment system delivery through (but not limited to):
* Supporting existing service users in their recovery journey.
* Offering peer support to clients.
* Supporting the engagement of hard-to-reach groups.
* Raising awareness of the Service and other support services.
* Co-facilitating and supporting Open Access Recovery Groups.
* Co-production of new recovery groups.
* Supporting and co-production of EDI and Wellbeing activities.
* Gardening and wellbeing activities and supporting clients in the allotment.
* Co-production of welcome to NRP Recovery leaflets.
Our Volunteers:
* Act as role models for recovery.
* Promote the benefits of treatment and recovery to new and potential service users.
* Engage clients into the recovery hubs and the Recovery Academies (RAD).
* Inform clients of the recovery community.
* Assist workers with client appointments where appropriate.
* Co-facilitate group work where appropriate.
* Develop resources e.g. posters, advertising activities.
* Establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
* Refer and signpost to specialist agencies when required by workers.
* Share own skills/experience.
What Volunteers can expect from us:
* Regular supervision and support.
* Induction and access to online and face-to-face training.
* To learn and practice new skills within a team work setting.
* To feel part of a team and the wider Humankind organisation.
* Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed with proof of journey.
* Opportunities to progress and experience other areas of Humankind's work in the region.
Exact duties and tasks to be discussed and agreed between the volunteer and Volunteer Co-ordinator.
Lived Experience Recovery Volunteers can support Teams within the service that are not just part of their role. They can support clients with community appointments, educational applications, and distribute leaflets at events or within Hospitals, GP surgeries, etc. They can also support staff at relevant events.
Lived Experience Recovery Volunteers can assist clients with their exit plan to ensure they have support if needed in the community.
Who are we…
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience of substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk.
Applications Close Date: 27 Mar 2025
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