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  3. What it's like to work for Open Road

What it's like to work for Open Road

Open Road are made up of a number of projects and services, covering Essex and North Kent.  We employ just over 100 members of staff and around 180 volunteers.  This page is designed to give a better understanding of the different roles that make up each team.

Head Office

Head Office

The compact, unique and creative Head Office team work together to support the operational teams and includes the Senior Management Team who provide strong leadership to all under the Open Road banner. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Amy Ogilvie

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Criminal Justice and Welfare

Criminal Justice and Welfare

The Criminal Justice and Welfare team cover all volunteer-led projects in Essex, bringing the Open Road banner into the community, supporting those in the Criminal Justice system and assisting vulnerable people in many different circumstances. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Amy Ogilvie

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Kent Services

Kent Services

Our presence in North Kent has grown significantly over the past few years, with three services covering different client groups, representing 13% of the workforce and being supported by 8% of the volunteer group. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Amy Ogilvie

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AARCS and Outreach

AARCS and Outreach

With Centres in Clacton, Colchester, Chelmsford, Vange and Harlow, the AARCS service, along with the Essex Outreach projects employs 40% of our staff and is supported by 10% of our volunteers. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Amy Ogilvie

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  • Training & Volunteer Development Co-ordinator

    Training & Volunteer Development Co-ordinator

    The Training & Volunteer Development Co-ordinator is part of the Medway Wellness and Recovery Service, and is responsible for implementation, development and co-ordination of the volunteers within the service including recruitment and retention.

  • Head Office Administrator

    Head Office Administrator

    Provides efficient and accurate administrative support to the Criminal Justice & Welfare, HR, Digital Media and Fundraising teams, together with a reception service as part of the Head Office team.

  • 30 for 30 Fundraisers - Beatrix Field

    30 for 30 Fundraisers - Beatrix Field

    It is fun.  So far we have been out in the snow, wind, rain and sun.  I have cycled, walked and scooted.  I’d tell everyone to join in

  • 30 for 30 Fundraisers - Leah Vincent

    30 for 30 Fundraisers - Leah Vincent

    Leah Vincent our Fundraising Manager ran, walked or jogged 3 miles per day for 30 days in November 2020

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  • What we do

    What we do

    Open Road is an established Drug and Alcohol Recovery support charity in Essex and Medway. Open Road provides a variety of services to support individuals on their journey to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

  • Open Road's Steve scoops national award for social change

    Open Road's Steve scoops national award for social change

    Open Road's Criminal Justice & Welfare Area Manager Steve Wood has won the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Social Change Awards 2020.

  • Coronavirus - Services Update

    Coronavirus - Services Update

    An update to services provided by Open Road in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  • Young People's Services

    Young People's Services

    We offer a young people's Drug & Alcohol services from age 10 - 18 and beyond (25) for those in looked after care across Medway. Within Essex, we work with our partners EYPDAS as part of the Childrens Society.

  • Colchester Centre

    Colchester Centre

    Open Road's Colchester site is our longest established treatment centre, conveniently located in the town centre. We offer open access for anyone who would like advice, information, support, assessment and access to more formal treatment.

  • Open Road headlines welfare services at Latitude

    Open Road headlines welfare services at Latitude

    Open Road returned to provide welfare services at Latitude in 2019. Read the article to find out how we got on.

  • Make a referral

    Make a referral

    If you are a professional working with a client who requires support around their drug or alcohol usage, then make the referral here.

  • Need help now

    Need help now

    Reach out to Open Road and start your journey to recovery today.

  • New funding for Women Only Workshops

    New funding for Women Only Workshops

    Open Road has received funding for its Women Only Workshops from the Essex Community Foundation to supply welfare packs to our engaging members.

  • How we make a difference

    How we make a difference

    Read our Occasional Paper 'Evaluating and Evidencing the Impact of Open Road'

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