PEER COMMUNITY FACILITATOR - DRUG & ALCOHOL
PEER COMMUNITY FACILITATOR - DRUG & ALCOHOL
Peer Community Facilitator – 15 hours per week
£9557.0 per annum
Fixed term until 31 October 2026 (with potential one‑year extension)
Locations: Norwich & Great Yarmouth
About the SULE Project
The Service User & Lived Experience (SULE) Project places lived experience at the centre of Norfolk’s drug and alcohol treatment system. We gather insights from people currently in treatment, those not yet accessing support, and their families and carers, to help shape future services.
As part of this work, we are building a strong, inclusive, peer‑led Recovery Community across Norfolk. This community provides safe, trauma‑informed spaces where people can connect, take part in peer-led activities, gain confidence, and influence how Drug & Alcohol services are designed and delivered.
About the Role
We’re looking for Peer Community Facilitators to help grow and support our lived‑experience‑led recovery community. Using your own recovery experience, you’ll help create welcoming, safe spaces and ensure lived experience has a real voice in shaping services across Norfolk.
£9557.0 per annum
Fixed term until 31 October 2026 (with potential one‑year extension)
Locations: Norwich & Great Yarmouth
About the SULE Project
The Service User & Lived Experience (SULE) Project places lived experience at the centre of Norfolk’s drug and alcohol treatment system. We gather insights from people currently in treatment, those not yet accessing support, and their families and carers, to help shape future services.
As part of this work, we are building a strong, inclusive, peer‑led Recovery Community across Norfolk. This community provides safe, trauma‑informed spaces where people can connect, take part in peer-led activities, gain confidence, and influence how Drug & Alcohol services are designed and delivered.
About the Role
We’re looking for Peer Community Facilitators to help grow and support our lived‑experience‑led recovery community. Using your own recovery experience, you’ll help create welcoming, safe spaces and ensure lived experience has a real voice in shaping services across Norfolk.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate peer‑led groups and focus groups (both in person and online).
- Support people to get involved in activities and community sessions.
- Attend partner meetings to share lived‑experience insights.
- Build relationships with local organisations and promote the project.
- Create safe, inclusive, trauma‑informed environments within all groups.
- Work alongside service users, carers, staff and partners in a positive, supportive way.
- Complete admin tasks and use IT systems confidently.
- Travel within Norfolk to support groups and engagement activities.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
What You’ll Bring
- Lived experience of drug and/or alcohol challenges, and stability in your own recovery (essential).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to support people sensitively.
- Experience facilitating peer support or community‑based groups.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of partners.
- Good time‑management and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Confident use of Microsoft Office and basic administration.
- Ability to drive and use your own vehicle for work (essential due to the rural nature of the project).
- Understanding of safeguarding, boundaries, and trauma‑informed practice.
Job Benefits
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At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values. As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. To find out more, visit
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. Together is committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. Charity No. 211091
About Together for Mental Wellbeing
Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.
Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.
Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.
At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.
As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.
Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.
Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.
At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.
As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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