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About the role…
The Student Recovery Programme Coordinator is an exciting new role within a passionate and dynamic team, where you can help to make a real difference to the lives of students in Leeds.
Having identified a gap in the support for university students with substance use issues, Forward Leeds are looking to bring their expertise, enthusiasm, and ideas to those who need it.
We aim to provide a secure space for mutual aid groups, sober activities and access to Forward Leeds Treatment services and recovery service. Expanding to various campuses this role caters to students, staff and those impacted by substance use challenges in the University setting.
Key responsibilities…
- To link with university student services and integrate a substance misuse recovery service.
- Facilitate mutual aid groups, sober activities, and a secure space to support those in recovery from substance use
- Help access treatment services, if required.
- Maintain a commitment to personal and professional development within the recovery coaching role.
About you…
We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and with all kinds of life experience, but here’s what we’d like you to have:
- Experience or strong interest in supporting individuals in recovery from addiction.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to fostering a supportive and positive environment for recovery.
- Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with other professionals.
- Willingness to undergo DBS checks and complete Humankind volunteer training suite.
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‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band alongside our excellent benefits’
What can Humankind offer you…
🏖️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
📅 Annual leave purchase scheme
💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
👪 Death in service benefit
✍️ Free Will writing
👓 Eyecare vouchers
🛍️ Blue light card discount
💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
🏃♀️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
🤝 Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
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@humankindcharity.org.uk
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
