Volunteer Family and Carers Recovery Practitioner Merton
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- England,London,Greater London,Croydon
- full-time
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
Location: Merton
Days: 1-2 days per week (days are flexible)
About Via in Merton
Launched in 2018, Via Merton is a fully integrated substance misuse service, providing clinical and psychosocial interventions, operating from a main treatment hub in Mitcham. The team actively promotes recovery and works with individuals that are directly and indirectly affected by substance misuse, working with the local community to improve the health, wellbeing and functioning of Merton residents, irrespective of circumstance.
About the role
As a Volunteer Family and Carers Practitioner, you will support the delivery of a wide range of interventions for service users. These will include:
*Advising and assisting service users to access wider services and support organisations.
*Offering one-to-one psychosocial sessions and checking in with clients.
*Facilitating Family and Carers Group, if needed
*Completing any administrative tasks.
*Promoting Family and Carers service throughout the borough of Merton.
In addition to the above you will be expected to participate in team meetings where relevant and to complete any necessary or desirable training.
What skills do I need?
The role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their experience in the drug and alcohol field. While some knowledge of the sector is desirable, we are specifically looking for people who have a passion for the work that we do. A positive attitude and the desire to learn are essential, as is a non-judgemental and supportive approach to people who are facing problems with drugs and alcohol.
What Via can offer you
When you begin volunteering you will be allocated a volunteer supervisor who will act as your main point of contact in your service. They will provide you with ongoing support and supervision and will work closely with you throughout your time at Via. There is also a central volunteer services team that will support you while you are on placement. In addition, you can expect:
*A full induction to your role and continuous local training
*Access to central staff training opportunities
*Regular supervision
*Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses and lunch expenses
When
We are looking for someone to support the team for 1 or 2 days per week – days are flexible. We ask that volunteers try to commit for a 6 month period where possible.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please read the guidance notes on applying for volunteer roles and complete and return an application form with your CV.
*Find out more about our Merton service.
*Check out our FAQs.
*Download our Volunteer Application Form.
*Download our Volunteer Equal Opportunities Form.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Days: 1-2 days per week (days are flexible)
About Via in Merton
Launched in 2018, Via Merton is a fully integrated substance misuse service, providing clinical and psychosocial interventions, operating from a main treatment hub in Mitcham. The team actively promotes recovery and works with individuals that are directly and indirectly affected by substance misuse, working with the local community to improve the health, wellbeing and functioning of Merton residents, irrespective of circumstance.
About the role
As a Volunteer Family and Carers Practitioner, you will support the delivery of a wide range of interventions for service users. These will include:
*Advising and assisting service users to access wider services and support organisations.
*Offering one-to-one psychosocial sessions and checking in with clients.
*Facilitating Family and Carers Group, if needed
*Completing any administrative tasks.
*Promoting Family and Carers service throughout the borough of Merton.
In addition to the above you will be expected to participate in team meetings where relevant and to complete any necessary or desirable training.
What skills do I need?
The role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their experience in the drug and alcohol field. While some knowledge of the sector is desirable, we are specifically looking for people who have a passion for the work that we do. A positive attitude and the desire to learn are essential, as is a non-judgemental and supportive approach to people who are facing problems with drugs and alcohol.
What Via can offer you
When you begin volunteering you will be allocated a volunteer supervisor who will act as your main point of contact in your service. They will provide you with ongoing support and supervision and will work closely with you throughout your time at Via. There is also a central volunteer services team that will support you while you are on placement. In addition, you can expect:
*A full induction to your role and continuous local training
*Access to central staff training opportunities
*Regular supervision
*Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses and lunch expenses
When
We are looking for someone to support the team for 1 or 2 days per week – days are flexible. We ask that volunteers try to commit for a 6 month period where possible.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please read the guidance notes on applying for volunteer roles and complete and return an application form with your CV.
*Find out more about our Merton service.
*Check out our FAQs.
*Download our Volunteer Application Form.
*Download our Volunteer Equal Opportunities Form.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job number 2115425