Recovery Motivator

Providing therapeutic support to promote behaviour change and recovery.

Emerging Futures works nationally with people affected by addiction, encouraging them to make positive changes to their lives.

We believe that no one should suffer the stigma associated with addiction, and that everyone seeking support should feel valued and respected.

We provide homes for people to connect with others and make the necessary changes to move towards independent, healthy living.

Our behaviour change services provide a confidential space to share experiences, and offer practical support to those who want to change.

The Emerging Futures accredited coach training develops the skills of our volunteers, motivating people to give back and reconnect with their community.

You will be responsible for supporting individuals towards recovery, increased resilience, and wellbeing with the goal of living successful lives free of addiction.

As a Recovery Motivator, you will work support those starting their recovery journey. You will engage with people at point of assessment to reduce disengagement and use your skills and experience to promote wellbeing and harm reduction.

You will provide a combination of one-to-one psychosocial support, structured group interventions and active engagement within the community. You will support individuals to access key services that underpin long-term recovery.

You will have excellent communication skills to create professional connections with people, offering support and guidance about accessible recovery options for people who are between assessment and treatment.

This role is suitable for those undertaking permitted work whilst receiving certain benefits.

This is an entry level role and we will provide you with the training and skills you need to develop. However, you may also have:

• Experience of supporting individuals to initiate and sustain their own wellbeing in the community.
• Experience of effective, purposeful, and active partnership working.
• Experience of motivating volunteers to develop their professional skillset.
• Experience of working with people in recovery, providing the support they need to flourish both personally and professionally.
• Experience of delivering group work to those contemplating behaviour change from drug and/or alcohol use, and criminal behaviour. (desirable)

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