Building Recovery in Communities - London, United Kingdom - Via Westminster Drug Project
Description
Job Summary
Are you a Recovery Practitioner with a keen interest in physical health activities?
The Role
You will support the BRIC Coordinator in developing and delivering a range of physical activities that bring holistic development to our service users both internally and externally. This includes GLOVES, (Via's unique programme which incorporates recovery and boxing coaching).
Also ensuring the successful delivery of our Recovery in Action programmes including the motivational course (NOVA), Peer Mentor training (OCN Level 2 Award in Peer Mentoring) and employability training (Next Steps including OCN Level 2 Award in Employability).
We are seeking a committed, organised and highly motivated candidate, with an in-depth knowledge and experience of the challenges affecting people with substance misuse and related health and wellbeing issues in the London Borough of Greenwich.
The Service
Launched in 2020, Via Greenwich is a fully integrated substance misuse service, providing clinical and psychosocial interventions, operating from a main treatment hub in Woolwich. 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 Greenwich residents, irrespective of circumstance.
Location
The role is based at the Via Greenwich, but at times may involve travel to external meetings and satellites within the borough, and to other Via locations as needed.
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package
For an informal chat about the role please contact Liz Cooper , BRIC Coordinator via
The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 April at midnight.
We only accept applications via using our application form, sorry we don't accept CVs. For guidance on how to complete the application visit . Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may close adverts at any time if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Via welcomes enquiries from everyone, and we value diversity in our workplace. Our commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
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