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ARA Housing
Working with our partners The Junction and The Salvation Army, ARA provides a range of housing and support for people progressing through their journey of recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction. We provide high-quality shared and self-contained properties at various locations in Bristol.
Interested in finding out more about our housing or want to apply for a place?
Come to one of our drop ins:
ARA, Kings Court, 10 King Street, Bristol BS1 4EF
– every Thursday from 2pm-3.30pm
BDP, 11 Brunswick Square, St Paul’s, Bristol BS2
– every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 10am-11.30am
Or call us on 0330 1340 286
Please note, during lockdown we are still taking housing referrals. This can only be done over the phone. Please call us on the phone number above.
For more information visit our housing page here
Landlords info
Are you a landlord looking to rent at market rental value while helping some of the most vulnerable people in society? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
You’ll receive a deposit from us, your rental income, and an ongoing comprehensive package of support for you and your tenants. We also provide cash incentives and a 24 hour on-call support service for all tenants.
Contact our ARRO Homefinder Hannah at hannahtomlinson@recovery4all.co.uk for more information.
Work With Us
When you work at Ara, you’re working for an exciting and diverse organisation that’s passionate about recovery. We’re unique because of our people and the drive they bring to making positive changes in people’s lives. Our values – Passionate, Dynamic, Enduring, Respectful, Professional, Supportive – underpin everything that we do.
We offer a range of roles across our diverse services, and each allows you to use your skills, experience, and dedication within a forward thinking and exciting charity. Help us to make a difference.
Ara has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The real Living Wage rates are higher because they are independently-calculated based on what people need to get by. You can find out more about the UK Living Wage here.
Current Vacancies
Ara Board Member
Contract/Hours: Upon application
Based: UK-wide
Salary: Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
Closing Date: Ongoing
Ara Board Member
Could You, Join Ara at this Exciting Time of Development?
We are searching for dynamic individuals who can assist Ara as members of Board of Trustees in the oversight of the delivery of our ambitious new strategic plan, “Springboard for Growth”
This plan will increase our financial performance, geographical expansion and ensure we achieve our purpose of “Making life better because we believe passionately that people can change and recover”
We are looking for people from all parts of our community to join our experienced and dedicated Board of Trustees to achieve our vison of continuing to be a “vibrant organisation and by 2023 we will:- be working with 50% more beneficiaries; be financially robust with income from a diverse range of sources; increasingly collaborate with like-minded partners; be recognised nationally for excellence; be an employer of choice. As an organisation we will continue to innovate and will have expanded our services geographically.
Ara is looking for individuals from all parts of our community with the following attributes, experience, skills and connections in the following sectors:
- Higher Education
- Building Development
- Human Recourses
- Public Relations
The posts are not remunerated but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
To apply, please tell us about the connections, skills and experience you will bring to this role and enclose a C.V. Send to our Chief Executive, Graham England at grahamengland@recovery4all.co.uk
Information about Ara and the role can be downloaded here:
Interviews will be held at our head office at Kings Court, Kings Street, Bristol, BS1 4EF
For an informal discussion about these exciting opportunities please speak to our Chair Tony Collins on 07768 647400
Ara is a registered charity number 1002224.
Ara is working towards equal opportunities.
Project Worker
Contract/Hours: Temporary/Contract
Based: Bristol
Salary: £21,000 – £24,000
Closing Date: Friday 16th April 2021
Project Worker - Raising Awareness of Gambling Harms in South Asian Communities
We have a Project Worker position available within our gambling team, to work on an exciting new pilot aimed at reducing gambling harm inequalities within the South Asian community in our geographic areas. Research suggests that the South Asian community in the UK has been disproportionately impacted by the effects of COVID-19, and this includes gambling-related harms. The successful candidate will be working on a partnership project developed between Beacon Counselling Trust (in the North West) and Ara.
This role is essential to successfully delivering our vision to support increasing number of beneficiaries to recover from gambling harms. Below are some of the key tasks; these (together with many others) ensure the successful delivery of the project:
• Implement a culturally appropriate ‘train-the-trainer’ model to deliver gambling harm reduction education.
• Increase knowledge of gambling harm and treatment options among the South Asian population.
• Improve referral pathways to treatment for those experiencing harms, especially with under-represented groups.
The ideal candidate will have experience of:
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
• Developing partnership working with agencies across sectors
• Creating and delivering presentations to a diverse set of stakeholders
To apply, please read the Job Description, fill out an Application Form and email to recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk, or post to us at Kings Court, 11-12 King Street, Bristol BS1 4EF.
For an informal chat about the role, please call us on 0330 1340 286, and a manager will be in touch.
Community Connector - Ara Gambling Service
Community Connector – Ara Gambling Service
IMPORTANT: Ara is an equal opportunity employer and offers anyone in recovery from addiction equal opportunities. It’s important however that anyone applying for this role feels they would not be affected by working in the field of gambling addiction treatment. Therefore any Community Connector must be demonstrably in control of their recovery and no longer gambling and at risk of gambling harms.
How to apply: Read the job description, fill out an application form and send it to recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk
For more information please feel free to call us on 0330 1340 286, or email amandagilroy@recovery4all.co.uk
Finance Assistant
Contract/Hours: £18,000 rising to £19,500 on successful completion of probation
Based: Bristol
Closing Date: 12pm Friday 30th April 2021
Finance Assistant
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Responsible To: Director of Finance
Based: Bristol
Salary: £18,000 rising to £19,500 per year on successful completion of probation.
Purpose and Scope of the Job
To work as part of the Ara Finance & Administration Team, providing efficient service in sales ledger, bank reconciliations, book-keeping and rent accounting.
MAIN TASKS OF THE JOB
- Trial balance
- Bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations
- Management of control accounts including debtors and creditors.
- Sales ledger
- Invoice raising
- Post invoices to Sage Accounts
- Chase late payments
- Petty Cash
- Operation of considerable petty cash
- Petty cash reconciliation
- Book-keeping, processing data using Sage
- Post purchase invoices
- Post bank payments
- Post bank receipts
- Payment of purchase invoices
- Assist the Finance Officer with the recording of transactions on the rent accounting system.
- Support the administration team, through covering reception, answering calls and welcoming visitors to site as required
Other
- Participate in staff and team meetings throughout ARA as required.
- Meet regularly with line manager for supervision and support.
- Undertake training as required and agreed with line manager.
- Represent ARA in a way that is consistent with its philosophy and always work within ARA’s agreed policies and procedures.
- Respect at all times, within the operational guidelines, the confidentiality of clients.
- Observe at all times ARA’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Observe the organisation’s Health & Safety at Work Policy and at no time act in a way which might jeopardise the health or safety of any client, employee or visitor to ARA.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities in keeping with the nature of this post as maybe required from time to time.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
- Similar Finance Assistant experience
- Numerate
- Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word and Excel) and other commonly used office packages
- A problem solving approach
Personal qualities
- Friendly, approachable, helpful, patient and passionate about supporting people
- Demonstrates trust, openness, and respect in dealing with people, treating everyone with compassion and kindness, prioritising equality and diversity
- A good communicator who listens and is able to express themselves clearly
- A positive individual with a “can do” approach and attitude
- The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads
- Embodies the Ara values of being passionate, professional, dynamic, enduring, respectful and supportive.
To apply, please fill in an Application Form and send to recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk
ARRO Resettlement Worker
Contract/Hours: 12 month fixed term contract
Based: Bristol
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st April 2021
ARRO Resettlement Worker
Exciting opportunities to work in our ARRO (Ara Resettlement Restart Opportunities) team
We have been operating a contract commissioned by the Ministry of Justice to deliver one of 3 National Offender Accommodation Pilots working with people released from Bristol Prison.
The main aims of ARRO are to:
- Reduce reoffending
- Prevent homelessness
The service provides support over a period of 2 years in the community. post release.
The pilot works with prison leavers who would otherwise be homeless. All staff will need enhanced DBS. The service includes participation in an out of hours on call rota.
ARRO practitioner – 12 month fixed term contract
Salary – £21,000 – £24,000 – 35 hour working week
In this role you will:
- Take a psychologically informed approach to clients
- Work with prison leavers to develop a support plan which is strength based and includes short and long term goals
- Work closely with offender managers and housing providers
We are looking for people who have:
- Experience of working with vulnerable people
- An understanding of offenders / ex-offenders
- A driving licence and access to a car for work
To apply: Read the Job Description and Person Specification, fill in an Application Form and send to recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk
Closing date – 9.00am Thursday 8th April 2021
Board Member (Voluntary) with an Organisational Finance Background
Based: Bristol
Closing Date: Ongoing
Board Member (Voluntary) with an Organisational Finance Background
A Fast Moving, Forward Thinking Charity is looking for a New Board Member (Voluntary) with an Organisational Finance Background
Could You Join Ara at this Exciting Time of Development?
We are searching for a dynamic individual with a strong background in organisational finance (e.g. an accountant/senior position within a finance department) who can assist Ara members of the Board of Trustees in the oversight of the delivery of our ambitious new strategic plan: A Springboard for Growth.
This plan will increase our financial performance, geographical expansion, and ensure we achieve our purpose of “Making life better because we believe passionately that people can change and recover”
We are looking for someone from all parts of our community to join our experienced and dedicated Board of Trustees, to achieve our vision of continuing to be a vibrant organization, and by 2023:
- be working with 50% more beneficiaries
- be financially robust with income from a diverse range of sources
- increasingly collaborate with like-minded partners
- be recognised nationally for excellence
- be an employer of choice.
As an organisation we will continue to innovate and by 2023 we will also have expanded our services geographically.
Ara is looking for an individual from all parts of our community with the following attributes, experience, skills and connections in the following sector:
- Organisational Financial
The post is not remunerated but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
To apply: Tell us about the connections, skills, and experience you will bring to this role and enclose a C.V. to our Chief Executive, Graham England at grahamengland@recovery4all.co.uk
Interviews will be held at our head office at Kings Court, Kings Street, Bristol, BS1 4EF
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Graham England on 07917083135