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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

Ara Housing

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.

Landlord Portal

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

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Ara Board Member

A Fast Moving, Forward Thinking Charity is looking for New Board Members (Voluntary)

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:

Springboard for Growth
Board Member Roles
Ara Purpose and Values
Ara Information

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.

Board Member with Finance Background

Based: Bristol
Closing Date: Ongoing

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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