Floating Recovery Support Volunteer

Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our work at Change Grow Live.

Last year over 1400 volunteers donated over a quarter of million hours of their time to our organisation.

Would you like to join our growing team of volunteers, and make a real difference?

Are you passionate about supporting people on their journey to recovery and independence? Join Change Grow Live as a Floating Support Volunteer and help individuals affected by substance misuse take positive steps toward a brighter future.

 What You’ll Do:

As a Floating Support Volunteer, you’ll work closely with our Housing Team to support service users through every stage of their treatment journey. Your role will include:

• Assisting with housing assessments, triage, and risk management plans
• Supporting the development of individual community recovery plans
• Delivering 1:1 key work sessions, including harm reduction advice and recovery planning
• Helping service users achieve their care plan goals
• Encouraging engagement in recovery activities within the service and wider community
• Accurately documenting sessions using our case management systems

 What You’ll Gain:

• Valuable experience in housing and recovery support
• Skills in communication, assessment, and partnership working
• The opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Full training and ongoing support from our experienced team

What We’re Looking For:

• Understanding of the challenges faced by our client group
• Good IT, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and the ability to work independently
• A respectful, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries

Please note this role is suited to someone who can offer 2 or more days volunteering.

Interview date: 23/07/2025