Volunteer and Recovery Community Coordinator - Fixed Term Contract until 30th June 2022
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/08/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 31/08/2021 23:59
Salary:
Band 9 £24,982 - £27,041 pa
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Community Drugs Team Centre
Further Information
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
Are you passionate about making a difference? This is a really exciting time for Hartlepool substance misuse services. We have recently created an integrated substance misuse service, which includes our clinical service provided by an external partner and our ‘in-house’ care co-ordination and recovery service.
If you are successful you will be supporting the leadership team in both developing and delivering this newly formed service at the beginning of its journey, with a focus on developing recovery community resources and volunteer opportunities, including student placements.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for the implementation and development of community resources to support people on their recovery journey.
As the Volunteer and Recovery Community Coordinator you will have responsibility for promotion of peer led and mutual aid support groups and building a sustainable recovery community across Hartlepool.
You will be part of a hardworking, enthusiastic, committed and supportive team. We are committed to providing high quality services and offer an excellent working environment valuing supervision, training and opportunities for professional development.
Applicants should have experience of working with vulnerable individuals with multiple needs and possess a Diploma/BTEC/NVQ3 or equivalent qualification in substance misuse, psychology, counselling, social work or health and social care.
For further information please contact Kate Stockdale, Head of Service: Substance Misuse on 07770 364 842.
Closing date: 31st August 2021
Please note
This job is closed for applications.