- Location
- North Tyneside Recovery Partnership - Wallsend Customer First Centre, United Kingdom
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
Recovery Volunteer (inc Group Co-facilitator)
About Waythrough
Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About Us
Northumberland Recovery Partnership (NRP) is a dedicated service for anyone in Northumberland aged 18 and over, who is registered with a GP and is experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol. We are here to help you get well and stay well. We believe recovery from substance use is possible for everyone, and we’re here to help you achieve it.
Tasks may include:
- Checking in with Group facilitator before group, and reviewing content & materials to be delivered during the session.
- Co-facilitating & supporting recovery groups
- Offering peer support to clients (supporting home visits & assessments)
- Supporting clients in their recovery journey
- Raising awareness of the service and other support services
- Complete all mandatory training in a timely manner (computer based)
- Attend supervision 121’s every 8-12 weeks
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
Discounts from various schemes
Training and personal development
A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Free induction and role-specific training
Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [email protected]
How to apply
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.
Closing date: