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We have an immediate need for a Community Engagement Specialist, working within our Specialist Housing Support Service. This position is permanent – 35 hours a week.
Location: Bristol – Community Based across North, East and South Bristol
Salary: £30,348
Contract: Permanent
Department: Specialist Housing Support – Community Engagement
We are looking for someone to provide recovery-focused community engagement support to people in recovery from drug and/or alcohol use, supporting them to reconnect with their communities and build meaningful, sustainable lives. The Community Engagement Specialist will work predominantly with community-based clients, supporting them to build recovery capital, including confidence, structure, social connection and access to opportunities that support long-term recovery and wellbeing. The role includes delivering 1:1 engagement support, group workshops, drop‑in sessions and community-based outreach, as well as using a social prescribing approach to connect clients to activities, training, volunteering and wider opportunities across Bristol.
Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Key Tasks
- Deliver ongoing 1:1 engagement support to community-based clients across North, East and South Bristol.
- Plan, deliver and facilitate group workshops that build confidence, motivation and reduce anxiety.
- Deliver regular drop‑in sessions at Horizons hubs and local community venues, providing accessible, informal support and signposting into Community Engagement and wider Ara services.
- Use a social prescribing approach to connect clients to activities, training, volunteering, education, wellbeing groups and employment pathways.
- Support clients to build recovery capital, including confidence, structure, independence and access to positive relationships.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community organisations to ensure a broad and accessible range of opportunities.
- Participate in community events, engagement activities and outreach sessions to promote the service and increase engagement.
- Maintain accurate records and outcome data to support service delivery and evaluation.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to support positive outcomes for clients.
Benefits
- A competitive and benchmarked salary.
- A 35‑hour working week to promote a healthy work‑life balance, with flexible working.
- Up to 32 days annual leave, as well as all UK bank holidays.
- A pension scheme, comprehensive training and a 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
- Meaningful and fulfilling work that makes a real difference to people in recovery and within our communities.
To apply, please email recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk with a CV and covering letter. For more information about Ara, please visit www.recovery4all.co.uk.
Closing date – 24/04/26
Interviews – wc 27/04/26
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