Job Details: Building Recovery in Communities Worker (Sustained Recovery)
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.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Vacancy Name: Building Recovery in Communities Worker (Sustained Recovery)
Vacancy No: VN4827
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: 5 Ways, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1NQ
Interview Date: 26 Feb 2025
About the role: The BRIC (Building Recovery in Communities) Workers will work closely with our treatment service, Forward Leeds, engaging those leaving treatment and into recovery, providing aftercare support to sustain recovery and remain drug or alcohol free.
As a BRIC Coordinator, you will lead on building, developing and strengthening of sustainable peer-led recovery support services and recovery communities across Leeds, including our own recovery academy, 5 Ways.
You will take a “whole person” holistic approach, ensuring that every service user's package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing, not just their substance use, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person.
We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make the difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
About you:
* Experience supporting vulnerable people, whose lives have been affected by substance misuse.
* Experience delivering 1-1 interventions with service users.
* Experience carrying out assessment and recovery planning and risk management plans.
* Knowledge and understanding of services in the local area which are appropriate to aid and sustain recovery.
* A level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office programmes.
What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you?
* A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
* Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service).
* Annual leave purchase scheme.
* Enhanced occupational sick pay.
* Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension.
* Death in service benefit.
* Free Will writing.
* Eyecare vouchers.
* Blue light card discount.
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses.
* Work-life balance - flexible working and family-friendly policies.
* Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce.
* Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks.
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Salary Period: Per Annum
Vacancy Salary Range:
DBS Requirement: Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date: 14 Feb 2025
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