Recovery Volunteer

Northumberland - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference Waythrough are about giving people fair chances to succeed in life.

Who are Waythrough....
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 3500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125000 people.

Location: Sextant House Blyth NE24 2BA

Hours: 3-15 hours per week

Volunteer post

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).

Lived Experience Recovery Volunteers will supplement treatment system delivery through (but not limited to):

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.

Essential Criteria

Honest and committed

Able to work as part of a team on own initiative and to instruction.

An understanding of Way Through information is available on our website and you can call a specific project to make enquires

A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Way Through

Ability to maintain professional boundaries adhere to Way Through policies engage in supervision and complete relevant training

Desirable Criteria

Calm natured

Excellent verbal communication skills

Non judgemental

Understanding and knowledge of harms of substance use

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services we help people to live full meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind Richmond Fellowship Aquarius) while we complete our integration but wherever you join us youll be part of one supportive team sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work youll enjoy the following benefits;

Recognition and awards including Room to Reward
Discounts via Tickets for Good
Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Learning and development opportunities

What Waythough can offer you...

Fantastic learning and development opportunities including free training courses
Happy Healthy You! our wellbeing offers for our workforce
WaythroughSupport Networks

Tickets for Good

Room to Reward

Waythrough 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

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference Waythrough are about giving people fair chances to succeed in life.Who are Waythrough....Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop p...