Company Description
The Well Communities is a recovery-focused organization that supports people from diverse backgrounds, religions, and cultures affected by addiction in a non-judgmental setting. The organization offers a wide range of services, including day habilitation, mutual aid support, supported housing, and a vibrant social activities program. Its mission is to build a movement that supports sustainable recovery for people facing severe and complex social exclusion by valuing strengths, skills, partnerships, and community assets. The Well Communities uses an asset-based community development approach, emphasizing each person’s abilities to build confidence and self-esteem, and provides support for as long as needed to foster lasting friendships and a strong sense of belonging. Services are designed and delivered in close partnership with members and their families, ensuring that support remains relevant, effective, and inclusive.
Role Description
Various full-time positions are available at The Well Communities, based on-site in Morecambe. Team members may be involved in delivering day habilitation activities, facilitating mutual aid support groups, and providing practical and emotional support to individuals in recovery. Depending on the role, responsibilities can include coordinating supported housing services, organizing and leading social activities, maintaining accurate records, and working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and partner organizations. Staff are expected to contribute to a safe, inclusive, and recovery-oriented environment, actively encourage member involvement in the community, and uphold the organization’s values of dignity, respect, and empowerment. Some roles may also include outreach, advocacy, and participation in service development guided by members and their families.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, active listening, and the ability to build trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Candidates should possess communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, group facilitation, and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Candidates should possess organizational skills, such as time management, record-keeping, coordination of activities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy setting.
- Candidates should possess skills related to community engagement, including outreach, networking with local services, and supporting members to participate and “give back” to their communities.
- Candidates should possess an understanding of recovery principles, trauma-informed practice, and person-centered support; lived experience of addiction or supporting a family member in recovery is welcomed where appropriate.
- Relevant qualifications in social care, health, counseling, community work, or a related field are beneficial, along with experience in support work, housing support, or addiction services.
- Candidates should possess the ability to maintain professional boundaries, respect confidentiality, and follow organizational policies and safeguarding procedures.
- Basic IT skills for documentation, communication, and use of organizational systems
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