Lewisham, Greater London, England
Charity, Voluntary
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
25/10/2024
22/11/2024
Digital Recovery Coordinator
Location : Lewisham, SE6 4JU
Salary: £26,250 - £34,650 per annum
Hours : 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm (Please note you will be required to work one evening clinic between 5pm and 7pm, this is worked on a rota basis approx. every 9 weeks)
Our clients vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
The Role
Are you passionate about supporting young people and experienced in digital communication? Insight Lewisham is looking for a Digital Recovery Coordinator to lead their online engagement while also providing direct support to young people in their recovery journeys.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage their social media presence, primarily on Instagram, and help us expand to platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
* Create engaging posts for key awareness events (e.g., Alcohol Awareness Week, Black History Month) and share psychoeducational information on topics such as drugs (e.g., cannabis, ketamine, 2CB), mental health, and sexual health (e.g., contraception, consent, STIs, and online safety).
* Develop a comprehensive digital library with resources for young people and their families on reducing substance misuse harms and promoting overall wellbeing.
* Provide 1:1 support for a small caseload of young people, helping them with recovery planning and harm reduction, including sexual health advice.
* Collaborate with a close-knit, supportive team and liaise with their Senior Marketing and Communications team to ensure high-quality, impactful content.
Skills and Qualifications
* Proven experience working with young people, with a preference for experience in substance misuse, sexual health, or family work.
* Strong social media skills, with experience creating content that resonates with young audiences.
* Ability to manage a caseload and work collaboratively with the team to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
* Passionate about promoting health and wellbeing, especially in areas of substance misuse and sexual health.
Why Join them?
* Be part of a dynamic and supportive team focused on making a difference in young people's lives.
* Excellent benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth.
* A chance to shape digital outreach in an innovative service.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years' service)
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Enhanced occupational sick pay
* Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
* Death in service benefit
* Free Will writing
* Eyecare vouchers
* Blue light card discount
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
* Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
* Happy, Healthy You! - their wellbeing offers for their workforce
* Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://peoplekind.my.salesforce-sites.com/recruit/fRecruit__ApplyJob?vacancyNo=VN4600
**Please note they reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive excess applications for the position**