Community Coach – HAR Recovery Connections Led by the people we support

Recovery Connections; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recovery service in Tees Valley is looking for a Community Coach to support the development and implementation of group activities aimed at helping individuals on their recovery journey. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading groups, an understanding of addiction and recovery, and relevant qualifications in health and social care. This role requires flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive environment. Additional training in health and safety is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Level 2 accredited qualification in coaching, counselling or health & social care-related areas is essential.
• Candidates must respect and believe in Equality and Diversity Practices.
• Understanding of Recovery Capital and the CHIME Model is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and running group activities to support individuals.
• Provide general information and advice about recovery support.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary review meetings and complete reports.

Skills

Experience of leading groups

One to one support/coaching

Understanding of issues relating to substance use

Good understanding of the 12-step recovery program

Caring attitude towards recovery

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification

Business Administration level 3

Job description

Salary and Hours

Salary: £23,452 – £24,163

35 hours per week. Fixed Term until March 2026 with the potential for extension.

About the role

To work as a member of the Recovery Connections Hartlepool Recovery Service as a Community Coach.

The role will assist in developing, implementing and running a range of group work activities to support individuals, whilst promoting mutual aid and all pathways to recovery.

This post requires flexible working to ensure consistent cover and some occasional out-of-hours working over 7 days.

You will be expected to take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal.

Experience

• Experience of leading groups and working in a coaching environment.
• One to one support/coaching experience would be beneficial.
• Personal or family experience around addiction and recovery would be beneficial.
• Experience of mutual aid support would be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Business Administration level 3 (Desirable)
• Good level of education and ICT skills

Key Duties

• Assist in developing and running a range of group work activities to support individuals, using relevant and recognised theoretical models.
• Promote mutual aid and all pathways of recovery. Support people to attend mutual aid meetings.
• To assist in identifying and assessing people in relation to their recovery support needs.
• Provide general information and advice to people within the community who have problematic drug and alcohol use and would benefit from recovery support.
• Participate in regular multi-disciplinary review meetings and complete notes/reports as appropriate.
• To communicate professionally over the phone and in person with anybody contacting the service.
• To collate relevant data and information for monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Complete administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• To perform as a full team member supporting colleagues across the recovery service, and being open to reasonable requests from line management to ensure effective working relationships.
• Understand, uphold and work with the values, ethos, aims and objectives of the organisation.
• Complete organisational induction, relevant training and any other continuous professional development as identified through a line management process.
• At all times adhere to relevant legislation, good practice and in line with CQC standards.
• Represent the organisation, raise its profile and promote its cause.
• Promote and uphold people’s rights in line with a peer-led approach.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Work to safeguard legislation and policies for children and vulnerable adults at all times.
• Prepare for and participate in supervision and appraisals.
• Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to our communities.
• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.
• Attend and participate in project discussions and team meetings as required.
• Work within and be familiar with policies and procedures.
• Work flexibly to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision, and respond to organisational change and development.
• Undertake such other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager.

Person Specification – Essential Criteria

• Level 2 accredited qualification in coaching, counselling or health & social care-related areas or willingness to complete within one year (RC will cover the cost).
• Respect and belief in Equality and Diversity Practices.
• Good understanding of the 12-step recovery programme and SMART Recovery UK.
• Good understanding of Recovery Capital and the CHIME Model.
• Understanding of issues relating to substance use.
• Understanding of social exclusion effects.
• Acceptance of the importance of upholding quality standards, performance monitoring and collating appropriate statistical information.
• Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Willing to undertake training in health and safety, including assessing high‑risk situations for people.
• A caring attitude with an unprecedented belief that people can and do recover from addiction.

Application Process

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