Shared Care Volunteer
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer alongside our Recovery team to make a real difference in people’s lives and gain experience in the substance misuse field.
As part of the team you will provide support to our clients in the Shared Care provision, helping them work towards their goals to cut down their drug or alcohol use. Volunteers may work in a 1-1 or group based setting within the GP practices, helping them to take a holistic approach to their recovery journey.
Location and Time Commitment
- GP surgeries involved in the Rotherham shared care provision.
- Flexible hours within 9-5pm, Monday to Friday
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
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Supporting 1-2-1 sessions, providing advice on harm minimisation and recovery planning
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Supporting in the delivery of group-based sessions
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Working with clients to build and maintain their recovery capital and work towards meeting their treatment goals
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Assisting and carry out screening processes including urine, saliva and breath tests
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Actively promoting and developing recovery activities and events,
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Signposting clients to the group work provision provided by ROADs and the Rotherham Recovery Community
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Performing recovery check-ins and aftercare support for those nearing the end of their treatment pathways
What's in it for you?
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Access to relevant training throughout your time with us
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Opportunity to build experience for your CV
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Opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
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Support at every stage of your journey as a volunteer, including an assigned member of staff for supervision and development
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Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses, in accordance with our volunteer expenses policy
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An opportunity to feedback about your experience of volunteering with us
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Access to We Are With You’s employee assist programme
Please note that we require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for this volunteering role
This role is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level
Download the Role Description - Shared Care Volunteer
If you have questions about this role or volunteering with our Rotherham service then please contact us using the details below:
paul.johnson@wearewithyou.org.uk
0808 1753981
