Volunteer Recovery Worker

We are looking to recruit dynamic volunteers across Essex.

A list of duties are outlined below:

• Meet with service users, as directed by Essex ARC, (with project staff and or/any referring agency)
• Create a positive relationship between themselves and the service user
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the service user's personal action plan
• Assist and advise the service user in developing skills and appropriate attitudes that will assist them in achieving the goals in their personal action plan
• Encourage and motivate the service user to: make positive changes and encourage their personal development (In liaison with the project, the referring agency and the service user concerned)
• Encourage service users to make positive use of local resources
• Attend service user and review meetings as required
• Willingness to attend additional training
• Co-facilitate group sessions

What skills do I need?

The role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their experience in the field of complex needs. The person should have a positive attitude and a desire to learn.

Some other skills / characteristics:

• Non-judgemental
• Supportive
• Good IT skills
• Knowledge of IT programmes (MS Office, Outlook) and a close eye for detail are also required

Interests

• Crime, Victims and Offenders
• Substance Misuse and Addiction

Activities

• Administration and Office
• Advice and Information
• Practical Skills
• Supporting People and Befriending