Recovery Motivator

Emerging Futures works nationally with people affected by addiction, encouraging them to make positive changes to their lives. We believe that no one should suffer the stigma associated with addiction, and that everyone seeking support should feel valued and respected. We provide homes for people to connect with others and make the necessary changes to move towards independent, healthy living. Our behaviour change services provide a confidential space to share experiences, and offer practical support to those who want to change. The Emerging Futures accredited coach training develops the skills of our volunteers, motivating people to give back and reconnect with their community. About The Role This role is suitable for those undertaking permitted work whilst receiving benefits. 1 position is available in Huddersfield and 1 position is available in Dewsbury. Preferred site is to be discussed at interview. Emerging Futures, in partnership with CGL, deliver the substance misuse contract across Kirklees. This new and exciting contract will ensure a person centred, trauma informed approach to treatment and support. As a Recovery Motivator, you will work across the contract to support those starting their recovery journey. You will engage with people at point of assessment to reduce disengagement and use your skills and experience to promote wellbeing and harm reduction.

You will be integrated within the CGL Access & Engagement Team and will have excellent communication skills to enable connections with individuals that allows conversations around support and accessible recovery options for people who are between triage and treatment. You will contribute to the service to ensure that service users receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines, policies, and ethos of Emerging Futures., This is an entry-level role, and we understand that not all candidates will have direct work experience in a similar position. We provide training to all of our Recovery Motivators, enabling them to deliver the role confidently and in a holistic, person-centred way. Whilst a passion for working with people affected by addiction is crucial, candidates may also have experience of working with people with complex needs including challenging or negative behaviour, substance misuse and/or criminal offending backgrounds and supporting them to make changes to their lives. You may also have:

• Experience of supporting individuals to initiate and sustain behaviour change that increases safety and wellbeing.
• Evidence of client caseload management.
• Evidence of working in a cooperative partnership approach., If successful in securing an interview we will need to ask you about any unspent convictions as part of our duty of care. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being offered a role; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. All of our roles require a criminal record check.