Role Overview
This community‑based team works with people living in Derbyshire that are in recovery from drug and/or alcohol use. The role focuses on linking clients to local recovery communities, teams, projects, and mutual aid groups in the Ripley area. You will work alongside a team of four Recovery Connector workers, a Rehab Worker, and a Lived Experience Pathway Coordinator, under the supervision of a Recovery Connector Team Manager.
You will deliver recovery‑focused interventions, engage clients during treatment sessions, and support them to attend local recovery support services and meaningful activities, including mutual aid meetings and recovery‑led events. Additional responsibilities include facilitating small recovery‑oriented group work (in person and online) such as peer‑led recovery groups, structured relapse‑prevention groups, and SMART meetings. The position requires completing accredited SMART facilitator training and may involve travelling with clients to appointments to build confidence and overcome barriers. Clients will be supported at the centre of your work, and you will complete strengths‑based assessments and recovery plans.
The position is full time and permanent, working 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, typically 9 am–5 pm). Flexible hours are possible, for example to accompany a client to an evening AA/NA meeting. Mileage will be reimbursed for journeys around the area. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory due to the rurality of the region.
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity. Applications from people of all backgrounds are encouraged, particularly those with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented.
Responsibilities
* Deliver recovery‑focused interventions to clients on your caseload.
* Engage clients and support them to attend local recovery support services and structured activities.
* Facilitate recovery‑oriented group sessions online and in person, including peer‑led groups, relapse‑prevention groups, and SMART meetings.
* Complete accredited SMART facilitator training.
* Advocate for clients and travel with them to appointments or meetings.
* Complete strengths‑based assessments and develop personalised recovery plans.
* Document work performed with clients and maintain accurate records.
* Participate in ongoing training, shadowing and team meetings.
Qualifications & Skills
* Valid driving licence with access to a vehicle.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Passion for working with people in recovery and a proactive, motivating attitude.
* Creative ideas for recovery groups and activities.
* Experience in the field of drug and alcohol use or lived experience is highly desirable.
Benefits & Working Conditions
* Starting salary of £26,298 per annum, potential increases to £28,000 subject to appraisal.
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days).
* Season ticket loan, pension scheme, and life assurance.
* Occupational sick pay, eye‑care vouchers, wellbeing talks and activities.
* Continuous training and career development via PXL learning management system.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (telephone and online).
* Access to NHS‑related training and discount opportunities through partnership with the Healthcare Foundation Trust.
* Reimbursement of mileage for local travel.
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