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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.
Ara Board Member (with financial background)
Contract/Hours: Upon application
Based: UK-wide
Salary: Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
Closing Date: Ongoing
Ara Board Member
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 vison 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: please visit our website recruitment page https://www.recovery4all.co.uk/about-us/work-with-us/ for all the information you need. 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 the Graham England on 07917083135
Project Lead - Ara Affected Others Project (Gambling Service)
Project Lead - Ara Affected Others Project (Gambling Service)
Project Lead – Ara Affected Others Project (Gambling Service)
We have immediate need for a Project Lead for an exciting new support project. This position is full-time (35 hours per week)
Based – Kings Court Bristol / South West (mainly remote working)
Salary – £27,540 – £30,600 (18 month initial contract)
We have a position available to lead a pilot project within our Gambling Service to deliver the aims of the Affected Others Project, which seeks to support those affected by a loved one’s harmful gambling. The successful candidate will ensure set-up and delivery in line with best practice project management processes. Success will be achieved through development and oversight of two Affected Others Intervention Service Hubs, and ensuring that affected others have access to bespoke support, therapies and treatment in conjunction with the National Gambling Treatment Service.
Some of the key tasks for this role include to:
- Successfully build and ensure the effective delivery of the Affected Others project.
- Line manage a high performing Affected Others Project team of 8 project workers, dedicated to ensuring people affected by the effects of harmful gambling have frictionless access to the support that they need for recovery.
- Manage partner relationships and practice stakeholder management to ensure appropriate communication across the project
- Support the Gambling Service Manager for the successful delivery of the Ara annual gambling strategy and service plan
- Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of best practice safeguarding practices within the service.
- Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in the Affected Other Project team
- Contribute to information management and communication systems for robust and data-informed performance, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
To apply, please email recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk with a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides), or for more information call us on 0330 1340 286. For more information about Ara, please visit www.recovery4all.co.uk
Closing date for applications – 9am Friday 31st December 2021
Interviews – 5th / 6th / 7th January 2022
Project Worker - Ara Affected Others Project (Gambling Service)
Project Worker- Ara Affected Others Project (Gambling Service)
We have immediate need for a support worker for an exciting new support project. This position is full-time (35 hours per week), with part time considered.
Based – Kings Court Bristol / South West (mostly remote working)
Salary – £22,920 – £27,540 (18 month contract initially)
We have positions available to work on a pilot project within our Gambling Service to deliver the aims of the Affected Others Project, which seeks to support those affected by a loved one’s harmful gambling. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with Service Users referred to the project, and ensure that bespoke, practical support plans are developed for each client that focus on delivering recovery outcomes from gambling harms, and building positive futures.
In addition to ensuring that affected others have access to bespoke support, therapies and treatment in conjunction with the National Gambling Treatment Service, the AO Project Workers will act as advocates on behalf of clients, ensuring that they are able to access appropriate resources from statutory and third sector organisations in their local community.
Some of the key tasks for this role include to:
- Be part of a high performing team, dedicated to ensuring people suffering the effects of harmful gambling have frictionless access to the support that they need for recovery.
- Create detailed support plans with AO clients, which are regularly reviewed to ensure that for the care lifecycle of that client’s interactions with the project, they receive broad support that gives them the best chance of recovery.
- Act as a community engagement broker and advocate for AO clients, ensuring they have awareness of and access to partner agency services as required.
- Be responsible for ensuring best practice safeguarding practices within the service.
- Contributing to data capture within the project to allow for excellent analysis of project MI (management information), for evidence-led interventions
To apply, please read the job specification and email recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk with a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides), or for more information call us on 0330 1340 286. For more information about Ara, please visit www.recovery4all.co.uk
Closing date for applications – 9am Friday 31st December 2021
Interviews – 5th/6th/7th January 2022
Housing Support Practitioner
Housing Support Practitioner
Housing Support Practitioner
We are seeking a Housing Support Practitioner, working within our housing team. This position is full-time (35 hours per week) but part time will be considered.
Based – Kings Court Bristol
Salary – £22,920 – £27,540 (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract initially)
We are looking for people who are passionate about tackling homelessness and promoting recovery to join our team.
The role will be to support clients at various stages of recovery from drug & alcohol addiction, in our supported accommodation across Bristol. Working to the Senior Housing Practitioners, the successful candidate will have experience of building strong relationships with people, and the desire to help the most vulnerable people in our society to get back on their feet.
Our Housing Support Practitioners are key to delivering our vision of supporting increasing number of clients in to recovery from homelessness and addiction. Some of the key tasks for this role include to:
Support clients on a one-to-one basis in Ara housing across Bristol
Develop housing support plans that meet the identified needs of the Service User for the complete recovery journey.
Ensure that the estates management requirements and quality improvement plans are delivered to the highest possible standard.
Keep abreast of current services, organisations and community resources that meet client needs (including peer mentoring).
Take a strength-based approach to helping people to make a change.
Work with clients to improve self-sufficiency, re-integrate in to the community, and achieve successful move-on from the service.
In return we offer:
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 24hr Employee Assistance Program.
Meaningful and fulfilling work that makes a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our society
To apply, please email recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk with a CV and covering letter, or call us on 0330 1340 286. For more information about Ara, please visit www.recovery4all.co.uk
Closing date for applications – 9am Friday 31st December 2021
Interviews – 5th, 6th and 7th January 2022
