About us WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role Join our team as a Community Engagement Coordinator in West Dunbartonshire. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to support people to change their lives? Our West Dunbartonshire service is looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to play a key role in delivering high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. This role is funded by The Big Lottery. If you’re enthusiastic, creative and passionate about making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. WithYou in West Dunbartonshire is a free and confidential service that supports people concerned about their own, or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have a main Recovery Base however much of our work is carried out across the local community. We work with people at all stages on their journey providing both one to one support and structured group work, alongside wellbeing and social activities. You will be working within a highly skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team - find out more about the service on our website. Please refer to the linked job description to support your application. As a Community Engagement Coordinator, we offer a starting salary of £28,325, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £32,960 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk. This is a full time, fixed term opportunity until 31/03/2030. Evening and weekend work will be required. Please note that the closing date is 15th May 2026; however, we may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they would like to be considered for this role. Job Opportunity As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will establish and maintain a strong network of local partner agencies to support and enhance the delivery of community engagement and volunteering initiatives. Your main stakeholder will be people with lived experience of drug and alcohol use, who you will work alongside to develop a range of wellbeing activities and social events throughout the year. You will identify and develop a range of suitable volunteer placements, both internally and externally and provide ongoing support to individuals throughout their time involved with the service. If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team in West Dunbartonshire. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it. If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for. Company Benefits 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 2 days paid volunteer leave per year Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period Essential Skills We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders. We’d be excited to see evidence of the following in your application: SVQ 4 in Health & Social Care (or willing to work towards) A successful track record of responsibility and development of others An understanding of the issues facing people affected by drug/alcohol issues The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Excellent written and oral communication skills and confidence when using IT DEI Statement As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. 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