Community Engagement Specialist

We have an immediate need for a Community Engagement Specialist, working within our
Specialist Housing Support Service. This position is permanent – 35 hours a week.

Location: Bristol – Community Based across North, East and South Bristol
Salary: £30,348
Contract: Permanent
Department: Specialist Housing Support – Community Engagement

We are looking for someone to provide recovery-focused community engagement support
to people in recovery from drug and/or alcohol use, supporting them to reconnect with
their communities and build meaningful, sustainable lives.
The Community Engagement Specialist will work predominantly with community-based
clients, supporting them to build recovery capital, including confidence, structure, social
connection and access to opportunities that support long-term recovery and wellbeing.
The role includes delivering 1:1 engagement support, group workshops, drop-in sessions
and community-based outreach, as well as using a social prescribing approach to connect
clients to activities, training, volunteering and wider opportunities across Bristol.

Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Some of the key tasks for this role include:

• Deliver ongoing 1:1 engagement support to community-based clients across North,
  East and South Bristol.
• Plan, deliver and facilitate group workshops that build confidence, motivation and
  reduce anxiety.
• Deliver regular drop-in sessions at Horizons hubs and local community venues,
  providing accessible, informal support and signposting into Community Engagement
  and wider Ara services.
• Use a social prescribing approach to connect clients to activities, training,
  volunteering, education, wellbeing groups and employment pathways.
• Support clients to build recovery capital, including confidence, structure,
  independence and access to positive relationships.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organisations to ensure a broad
  and accessible range of opportunities.
• Participate in community events, engagement activities and outreach sessions to
  promote the service and increase engagement.
• Maintain accurate records and outcome data to support service delivery and
  evaluation.
  To apply, please email recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk with a CV and covering letter. For more
  information about Ara, please visit www.recovery4all.co.uk.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to support positive
  outcomes for clients.

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 24-hour Employee Assistance
  Programme.
• Meaningful and fulfilling work that makes a real difference to people in recovery and
  within our communities.

To apply, please email recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk with a CV and covering letter.
For more information about Ara, please visit www.recovery4all.co.uk.

Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Closing date – 24/04/26
Interviews – wc 27/04/26

Please see the job description here.