Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether.

We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face, in their local service, community or online.

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.

We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

We Are With You.

About the job

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Peer Recovery Worker the our Connect 4 Change Service, to provide an assertive outreach and intensive support service for individuals in South Ayrshire who are using drugs and alcohol and are unable to attend appointments or engage in recovery activities. This service will be provided in partnership with the South Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership, NHS Addiction Services and Ayrshire Council on Alcohol.

What we’re looking for

Ideally the successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner. He/she will be someone who thrives under pressure, has good time management and prioritisation skills and can work well with others.

In addition he/she will need to be positive, confident and well organised with experience of working with people in a recovery, health, social care or criminal justice setting.

An SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Health Care is required as a minimum qualification and registration with the SSSC will be required.

The successful candidate will be required to deliver services within the community so a driving license is essential.

In return we offer excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive, compassionate, professional and friendly team.

Further information about this job

This post is considered to be regulated work with protected adults and children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly you will be required to become a member of the PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a member.

Successful completion of both of these checks will have to be in place prior to any formal offer of employment being made. We will also seek references from your current employer as part of the selection process.

This a fixed term part time role for 30 hours per week (until March 2022).

Benefits of working with us

• 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Life assurance benefit scheme
• Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable women? Are you passionate with the energy and commitment to provide high quality support for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Do you have knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgemental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes safety and empowerment?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable women? Are you passionate with the energy and commitment to provide high quality support for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse? Do you have knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and a reflective, sensitive, non-judgemental approach? Can you work in a way that promotes safety and empowerment?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

This post requires a minimum SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.