Volunteer group work assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
DERBYSHIRE RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE
VOLUNTEER GROUP WORK AND SUPPORT ASSISTANT
(AVAILABLE IN CHESTERFIELD, RIPLEY, ILKESTON AND SWADLINCOTE)
15-30 hours per week available
Service Area Derby Services Geographical Location Derbyshire Status Sessional Contract Type Volunteer Total Salary Pro-Rata 0 Posted Date 13/04/2023 Closing Date 07/05/2023 Vacancy Reference Number 2749 Documents- Volunteer Group Work Assistant -Derbyshire.doc
Do you have experience or wish to gain experience within the field of substance misuse? Are you passionate about recovery, seeing and supporting people to succeed in achieving their individual goals?
If so we have great volunteering opportunities available across Derbyshire! We have a range of volunteering opportunities available for 15-30 hours per week within office opening times of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to volunteer at our main bases in Chesterfield, Ripley, Ilkeston and Swadlincote. The role will involve a range of training and shadowing opportunities as you co-facilitate and support our group work delivery. As a co-facilitator you will support the group worker in delivering a wide range of groups to our service users, you will have a supportive approach to recovery for people with long-term addiction problems. This will be in a group setting where you will support and coach individuals to achieve their individual desired goals.
There may also be additional opportunities for you to support with administrative tasks and attend key work sessions and home visit appointments alongside key workers.
Applicants will be able to demonstrate good engagement skills, a positive approach and can-do attitude, be able to communicate well and can work as part of a wider team.
To apply please complete the application form online via www.phoenixfutures.org.uk.
For more information about the Derbyshire Recovery Partnership service, please visit www.derbyshirerecoverypartnership.co.uk and for more information about recovery in Derbyshire please visit www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Volunteer group work assistant roles across Phoenix Futures's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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