Are you passionate about people, recovery, and creating communities where lived experience leads the way?
We’re looking for an energetic and compassionate Community Engagement Worker to join our team in Nottinghamshire, with travel across the county. This is a part-time role working 28 hours per week and offers an exciting opportunity to help grow Nottinghamshire’s Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO).
You’ll be part of something meaningful, supporting a thriving, inclusive recovery community built on peer support, advocacy, and quality improvement.
About the Role
You’ll play a key role in connecting people, strengthening partnerships, and supporting volunteers to make a real difference across Nottinghamshire. Working closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and Leadership Committee, you’ll help shape the future of the LERO as it works towards becoming an independent, sustainable organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build relationships with individuals, community groups, and partner organisations
- Recruit, support, and motivate volunteers throughout their journey
- Help deliver peer-led groups, recovery activities, and community events
- Promote local support services, resources, and self-help networks
- Support volunteer training opportunities, including qualifications
- Represent the LERO at meetings, forums, and community events
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and volunteer data
- Gather feedback, stories, and outcomes to show impact
- Help create safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for everyone
What We’re Looking For
- A people person with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Passion for recovery, inclusion, and community empowerment
- Experience supporting volunteers, service users, or community projects
- Organised and confident managing records, admin, and multiple priorities
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Understanding of safeguarding, equality, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
- Lived experience or understanding of recovery communities is highly valued
This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of a service led by lived experience and help shape a growing organisation with genuine community impact. You’ll join a supportive team, access development opportunities, enjoy flexible part-time hours, and play a direct role in changing lives across Nottinghamshire.
If you’re ready to build connections, inspire others, and help grow recovery communities across Nottinghamshire, we’d love to hear from you.
Please see attached Job Description for full details