Community Connector – Recovery & Aftercare

Nelson Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate support organization in England is seeking a dynamic Community Connector to join their Recovery & Aftercare team. This role involves supporting clients post-treatment, facilitating their connection to essential services, and helping monitor their progress towards recovery. The ideal candidate will have experience in substance misuse support, strong communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and equality. This position offers a supportive working environment with ongoing training and a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

25 days holiday + statutory

6% employer pension contribution

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Experience conducting individual assessments and developing recovery plans.
• Proven ability to assist clients in accessing necessary services.
• Skills in facilitating mutual aid group participation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop personalized recovery plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist clients in accessing services.
• Coordinate recreational activities and community events.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse support

Strong understanding of safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive on helping others overcome challenges and build brighter futures? The Nelson Trust is looking for a dynamic, compassionate Community Connector to join our Recovery & Aftercare team!

This role involves supporting clients who have completed treatment and need help to further develop their recovery capital. You will act as a bridge between structured treatment and aftercare, ensuring clients receive compassionate and collaborative services.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct individual assessments and develop personalised recovery plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist clients in accessing necessary services such as mental health support, housing assistance, and employment resources.
• Facilitate participation in mutual aid groups and provide information on addiction and relapse prevention.
• Monitor progress, advocate for clients, involve family members, and support volunteer activities.
• Report all safeguarding concerns and support the delivery of recovery coaching and peer mentoring programmes.
• Coordinate recreational activities and community events.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in substance misuse support and needs assessments
• Lived experience of addiction & recovery is highly valued
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and recovery capital
• NVQ Level 3 or above (or willingness to work towards it)
• Excellent communication, IT, and listening skills
• Warm, approachable, and a true team player
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries
• Commitment to confidentiality, equality, and safeguarding

Why Join Us?

• 35 hours per week
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Ongoing training & development
• Work across Gloucestershire, making a countywide impact

If you’re ready to inspire hope, foster independence, and be a vital part of someone’s recovery story, we want to hear from you!Apply today and help us transform lives at The Nelson Trust!

See attached document for full job description and person specification.

This position will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.