Recovery Support Practitioner (Weekend)

Job Title:                          Recovery Support Practitioner (Weekend)

Location:                          Norwich

Starting Salary:               £9,344 per annum (pro rata of £24,696)

Working Hours:              14 hours/week

Fixed term contract:      12 months

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and are passionate about helping people to recover from substance misuse?

The Matthew Project has expanded its recovery support service by opening its Next Steps centre on Saturdays and Sundays. You will work in partnership with the weekday staff and flexibly to provide cover/support to the wider team, i.e. occasional weekday working (minimum one day per month).

We are looking for an experienced Recovery Support Practitioner to develop the recovery community, including facilitating group work, providing 1:1 support and working with volunteers to deliver activities. Full details of the role are included in the job description and person specification.

The Matthew Project is a value driven charity working across East Anglia giving help and hope through programmes with adults, young people and communities affected by drugs, alcohol, and mental health issues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, of any faith or none.

The role will require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to starting employment.