Community Connector – Recovery & Aftercare
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Nelson Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 21071 |
Summary
Join Our Team as a Community Connector!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We're looking for a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our Recovery & Aftercare team. As a Community Connector, you'll play a crucial role in supporting clients on their journey to independent living.
Location: Various – Countywide across Gloucestershire
Hours: 35 hours per week (to include one evening per week plus one additional evening per month)
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus statutory, 6% employer pension contribution
Your Role:
Bridge the gap between structured treatment and aftercare
Provide compassionate support to help clients overcome obstacles
Develop personalised recovery plans and connect clients to essential services
Facilitate group sessions and community events
Advocate for clients and reduce stigma around addiction and recovery
What We Need:
Experience in substance misuse support and recovery
Strong understanding of recovery capital and safeguarding procedures
Excellent communication and IT skills
A warm, friendly demeanor and a can-do attitude
A car driver with a willingness to travel across Gloucestershire
Join us and make a real impact in the community! Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to transforming lives.
See attached document for full job description and person specification.
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We're looking for a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our Recovery & Aftercare team. As a Community Connector, you'll play a crucial role in supporting clients on their journey to independent living.
Location: Various – Countywide across Gloucestershire
Hours: 35 hours per week (to include one evening per week plus one additional evening per month)
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus statutory, 6% employer pension contribution
Your Role:
Bridge the gap between structured treatment and aftercare
Provide compassionate support to help clients overcome obstacles
Develop personalised recovery plans and connect clients to essential services
Facilitate group sessions and community events
Advocate for clients and reduce stigma around addiction and recovery
What We Need:
Experience in substance misuse support and recovery
Strong understanding of recovery capital and safeguarding procedures
Excellent communication and IT skills
A warm, friendly demeanor and a can-do attitude
A car driver with a willingness to travel across Gloucestershire
Join us and make a real impact in the community! Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to transforming lives.
See attached document for full job description and person specification.
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
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