Recovery Support (Polish Speaking) Volunteer

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Overview

RISE is the substance misuse service for adults residing in Ealing Borough who wish to address their drug and/or alcohol issues.

As RISE continues to increase its provision of access and support for individuals with who do not speak English, a role has arisen for a Polish Speaking Recovery Support Volunteer.

The successful applicant/s will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team of Recovery Practitioners, Doctors, Nurses, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists, to deliver high quality provision from point of entry into RISE.

Responsibilities

> Supporting the clients treatment/recovery journey.

> Providing support to Team members with screening, assessment, pharmacological support, psychosocial support - cognitive & behavioural based interventions motivational interviewing interventions.

> Recovery planning and onward referral.

> Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users & the wider community.

> Promoting carer, service user & community involvement.

You will need to work flexibly across the local community with hours to suit service need.

We will support you in this volunteering role by ensuring that you receive regular supervision, Reflective Practice / Clinical Supervision and have a Team member on site who you can approach for day-to-day advice and guidance.

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Philip Keightley | philip.keightley@cgl.org.uk | 07795391186

Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.