Community Engagement Worker (Lived Experience)
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Salford, M6 6GU
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Achieve We're looking for a person with lived experience of drug/alcohol problems (either personally or through ...
This role is for people who have lived experience of substance use (drugs/alcohol) either personally or through a loved one. The aim of the role is to enable the engagement of others who may benefit from enhanced community involvement and support networks, increasing visible 'recovery' and reducing stigma.
The Community Engagement Worker will act as an advocate, agreeing goals with the networks and people of Salford. They will provide ongoing practical support related to the project.
Using wisdom from your own experiences, you will inspire hope and belief that living well is possible in others. You will use your skills to support new initiatives including
- Support and promote recovery from drug/alcohol use as achievable
- Co-ordinate plans with Salford peers to promote positive change
- Emphasise hope and optimism in engagement methods, using techniques such as motivational interviewing and rapport building.
- Work with local community resources and services to obtain optimum outcome for the project
- Focus on strengths rather than deficits, using an asset based approach
- Maintain accurate records to monitor delivery and improvement
- Support peer led, autonomous decision making with respect for difference and diversit
You will also be involved in opportunities to develop the community based project through training and participation in improvement initiatives.
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Education Quals
Essential
- Level 2 Peer Support or will work towards
- Competent in Maths and English level 1 (GCSED-E)
- Engagement with community groups
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience
- Living/working in Salford
- Engagement with community groups
Desirable
- experienceof working with people with drug/alcohol problems
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of diverse communities in Salford
- Understanding of local recovery networks
Desirable
- knowledge of activities or event planning
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Effective comms with wide range of people/SUs/carers/public/groups
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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