Job Details: Lived Experience Recovery Volunteer
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Lived Experience Recovery Volunteer
About the role
Way Through Northumberland Adult Recovery Service, is a public health commissioned service, supporting adults in creating behaviour change regarding substance misuse and lifestyles linked to substance use.
Are you looking for a volunteer role where you can share your knowledge of recovery to help others?
Can you commit to a regular weekly attendance to support our academy groups? (between 3 and 15 hours per to be agreed based on volunteer availability).
Location: 7 Sextant House, Blyth, NE24 2BA
Working Hours: Afternoons preferred from 1pm
Volunteer tasks include:
* Supporting existing service users in their recovery journey.
* Offering peer support to clients.
* Supporting the engagement of hard-to-reach groups.
* Raising awareness of the Service and other support services.
* Co-facilitating and supporting Open Access Recovery Groups
* Co-production of new recovery groups
* Supporting and co-production of EDI and Wellbeing activities.
* To act as role models for recovery
* To promote the benefits of treatment and recovery to new and potential service users
* Engage clients into the recovery hubs and the Recovery Academies (RAD)
* Inform clients of the recovery community
* To assist workers client appointments where appropriate.
* To co, facilitate group work where appropriate.
* Develop resources e.g. posters, advertising activities.
* Establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
* Refer and signpost to specialist agencies when required by workers
* Share own skills/experience
* Calm natured
* Non judgemental
* Understanding and knowledge of harms of substance use
Lived Experience Recovery Volunteer
About the role
Way Through Northumberland Adult Recovery Service, is a public health commissioned service, supporting adults in creating behaviour change regarding substance misuse and lifestyles linked to substance use.
Are you looking for a volunteer role where you can share your knowledge of recovery to help others?
Can you commit to a regular weekly attendance to support our academy groups? (between 3 and 15 hours per to be agreed based on volunteer availability).
Location: 7 Sextant House, Blyth, NE24 2BA
Working Hours: Afternoons preferred from 1pm
Volunteer tasks include:
* Helping on our reception & welcome desk.
* Supporting existing service users in their recovery journey.
* Offering peer support to clients.
* Supporting the engagement of hard-to-reach groups.
* Raising awareness of the Service and other support services.
* Co-facilitating and supporting Open Access Recovery Groups
* Co-production of new recovery groups
* Supporting and co-production of EDI and Wellbeing activities.
* To act as role models for recovery
* To promote the benefits of treatment and recovery to new and potential service users
* Engage clients into the recovery hubs and the Recovery Academies (RAD)
* Inform clients of the recovery community
* To assist workers client appointments where appropriate.
* To co, facilitate group work where appropriate.
* Develop resources e.g. posters, advertising activities.
* Establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
* Refer and signpost to specialist agencies when required by workers
* Share own skills/experience
Desirable Criteria
* Calm natured
* Excellent verbal communication skills
* Non judgemental
* Understanding and knowledge of harms of substance use
If you are a friendly, supportive and approachable individual who has a genuine interest in being part of Waythrough's mission please apply!
What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind)offer you…
Who are we… Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses ️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life...
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DBS Requirement
DBS Requirement Basic
Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role?
Driving licence required for role? No
Applications Close Date
Applications Close Date 25 Aug 2025
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