Recovery Support Volunteer

Recovery Support Volunteer
Location: Together - Riverside Court, Barnstaple EX31 1DR

Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol and drug-related areas. We deliver high quality, evidence based services designed around the real needs of the people we support. Every year we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services with the help of our 3,500 staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Support people engaged with Together to achieve their Recovery Plan goals.
• Facilitate structured and unstructured group work programmes, both virtual and face to face.
• Support and empower individuals to engage in recovery activities provided by Together and the wider community.
• Conduct welfare and check in phone calls.
• Act as a first point of contact for individuals, professionals or family members, accepting referrals as appropriate.
• Provide brief interventions, including harm reduction focused interventions.
• Use Halo (internal case management system) to document sessions, support the team with updates and audits.
• Identify and report concerns or risks to Duty staff or the Duty Manager.

What We Offer

• Discounts from various schemes.
• Training and personal development.
• Free induction and role specific training.
• Regular supervision and support from experienced staff.
• Opportunities to meet new people and develop confidence.
• Reimbursement for travel and approved expenses.
• Valuable experience that supports personal or career development.
• Inclusive and accessible workplace.

Equal Opportunities

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 are a Disability Confident Employer and make adjustments to enable fair participation.