Rochdale Recovery Communities Facilitator

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At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Rochdale Recovery Communities Facilitator

The role

Rochdale Recovery Communities (RRC) is a coalition of local organisations dedicated to supporting individuals in active substance use and recovery. United by a shared mission, RRC aims to end the stigma surrounding addiction, amplify the voices of those with lived experience, and create a visible recovery community that fosters connection and understanding.

The purpose of Rochdale Recovery Communities is:

• To create a visible recovery community which brings communities together
• A wider community which is shared with people who are not in recovery
• To recognise early intervention
• To end stigma and raise awareness

The Rochdale Recovery Communities Facilitator will be the glue at the heart of this coalition, building on the strong foundations which have developed over the past 12 months and driving forward their work. The role will require strong project management skills to support the group to deliver on their ambitious vision, aims and objectives.

A key part of this will be facilitating the RRC group’s meetings and wider network events, bringing together diverse organisations to work towards their shared priorities, aims and objectives.

The Facilitator will lead on communicating the work of the RRC, gathering stories and evidence of impact to raise the profile of the work and address stigma around recovery. The role will also work directly with the organisations within the coalition, supporting them to implement and demonstrate the impact of their funded recovery projects.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who…

• Is a skilled facilitator, who is passionate about recovery, lived experience and community action
• Is a practical ‘doer’ and creative people person, who can help RRC create a visible recovery community that creates connection and understanding
• Is a storyteller who can use social media and comms to bring the work of RRC to life and amplify the voice of lived experience
• Has an understanding of recovery, or is committed to learning from local organisations and people with lived experience
• Is a networker and can easily build strong, trusting relationships with people and organisations
• Is rooted in community and understands the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector
• Knows how to help others translate ideas into action
• Is passionate about supporting people and groups to fulfil their potential and can motivate others

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 09 June 2025

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

Right to work

We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Support for applicants

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