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Alcohol Recovery Worker (Volunteer): Role Description CGL3

Location: START (Southend Treatment and Recovery Service), 21-40 County Chambers, 25-27 Weston Road, Southend-on-Sea Commitment: Flexible, but ideally at least two days (Mon-Fri) per week Responsible to: Appointed volunteer line manager (staff member)

About us STARS are a drug and alcohol recovery service working with adults affected by recreational and dependant drug and/or alcohol use within the Southend area. All clients are provided with an opportunity to enter a treatment system which offers support and specialist knowledge regarding the affects of addiction and offer clear objectives as to how they can work towards a drug-free life and look to a brighter future, from engagement, through to treatment, prescribing to aftercare.

Purpose of the role: The Alcohol Recovery Volunteer will support service users through alcohol treatment by providing key work and care coordination. An aspect of this role will involve the delivery of existing, new groups and workshops and supporting STARS Alcohol team in the delivery of these groups. You will also be required to provide administrative support.

Role Description:

 To offer information and discussion with service users regarding their treatment options  To provide accurate and evidence based Harm minimization information  Relapse Management support and advice  Shadow and contribute Groups  Preparation of group room prior to taking place  Preparation of group / workshop material  Texting reminders to service users of upcoming Groups  Typing up notes following Groups  Updating trackers  Evaluate delivery in line with Foundations of Recovery  Review delivery in line with Foundations of Recovery  Maintaining a clean and tidy environment  Promote Foundations of Recovery  Advocacy  Promotion of Mutual Aid Support Groups  Weekly Check In’s with named service users  Handholding / linkage with external organizations  Visible Recovery  Basic office duties  For those with interest/ability: Provide IT support  Assist and support groups to encourage, increase knowledge and confidence around employment training and education to service users  Provide peer support groups  Follow up clients non-attendance Person Specification:

Recovery Assistant (volunteer) role description 14/03/2016 Page 1 of 2  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively  Understanding and ability to implement safe and contained personal and professional boundaries  Basic computer and keyboard skills  Some basic office experience would be an advantage  Able to respect and maintain confidentiality  Willingness to attend regular supervision and undertake work related accreditation  Willingness to undergo regular training

What you can expect

 Volunteer induction and training

 Instruction, guidance and support to carry out your role effectively

 Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed

 A friendly environment and a rewarding experience

 Access to staff training courses relevant to your role

Time Commitment:

For this particular post we ask that you are available on Fridays 9.30 am – 5.00 pm and one other day of your choosing during the week.

Recruitment procedure: Application form, interview, two references and a successful DBS check

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