Achieve Addiction Services brings together people from a range of organisations, backgrounds and experience to deliver services for people seeking help in tackling their own substance use, or that of a loved one.

Together we are determined to make a difference to families, communities and people affected by substance use in Bury. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Achieve.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen, Achieve are recruiting a Women’s Engagement Recovery Coordinator post for the services in Bury. The post will seek to work with women and women’s support agencies, eg hostels and refuges to identify and reduce barriers for those accessing drug and alcohol treatment.

As the post holder you will have the opportunity to develop this role to meet the need of the local community, liaising with stakeholders and providing Recovery Coordination for a cohort of female service users.

The post offered is a full time 37.5 hours per week, primarily based at Bury but may require travel across wider addictions footprint.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the issues affecting female substance users and potential barriers to accessing services.

They will have knowledge of the recovery agenda, excellent communication skills with service users and, their families by using motivational approaches to inspire others to achieve their goals.