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About Us

The North East Recovery Service is a one-stop shop which offers a full range of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. We are a multi - disciplinary team comprising of TPS, NHS and social work staff. We are based within our main office in Leith, the Access Place in the Old Town, a satellite location in Craigmillar, and in Spittal Street - the Central Prescribing Team, where you'll be based.

The Central Prescribing Team is based at Spittal St and is part of Edinburgh's response to ensure rapid access to medication assisted treatment for those struggling with opiate addiction.

About You

You will be passionate about harm reduction, believe recovery is possible for all and have ability to connect and build positive relationships with people.

Knowledge or lived experience of drug related harms and/or experience of supporting individuals with a drug or alcohol dependency is desirable. Applications from those who have worked in homeless , mental health and criminal justice services will be considered who could bring transferable skills. Comprehensive training be provided . Working hours for service are Monday to Friday 8.30 to 4.30 with some evening work.

As a Support Practitioner, your role will be to support individuals to attend the clinic, support them through the titration process and then engage with long term support in recovery in their local community . This role will give you an opportunity to be part of a multi-agency team working together within the Central Prescribing Team.

We understand that everybody’s experience is different. When people come to the Hub, we personalise their care to achieve their goals.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

Step Up - come join our team

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Edinburgh are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

About You

As an Assistant Service Co-ordinator, we expect you to have substantial experience of carrying a caseload, as well as completing risk assessments and care plans. You will be working with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support, and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing. You will also line manage a small number of staff who will have their own caseload.

North East Edinburgh Recovery Hub

The North East Recovery Hub is a one-stop shop which offers a full range of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. We are a multi - disciplinary team comprising of Voluntary Sector TPS, NHS and social work staff. We are based with our main office in Leith, and a satellite location in Craigmillar.

We understand that everybody’s experience is different. When people come to the Hub, we personalise their care to achieve their goals.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

About the Role

You will be passionate about reducing drug and alcohol related harms and be creative in ways of engaging people, including offering support in the community and/or home visits when required. You will have to record everything you do so attention to detail and good IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Flexibility to work Monday to Friday with the occasional evenings and have a valid driving licence with access to a car, is advantageous but not essential.

Training will be given in Injecting Equipment Provision, Take Home naloxone and Bloodborne virus testing.

Staff all have access to NHS trauma informed practice training and reflective practice sessions with NHS Psychologist.

About You

You will have experience supporting people in the Health and Social Care sector.

Previous experience in homelessness, criminal justice, Mental health or lived experience is advantageous although more important is a knowledge and understanding of alcohol and other drug related harm reduction and/or recovery capital.

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Turning Point Scotland who will be excited by this opportunity to make a difference to people lives.

North East Edinburgh Recovery Hub

The North East Recovery Hub is a one-stop shop which offers a full range of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. We are a multi - disciplinary team comprising of Voluntary Sector TPS, NHS and social work staff. We are based with our main office in Leith, and a satellite location in Craigmillar.

We understand that everybody’s experience is different. When people come to the Hub, we personalise their care to achieve their goals.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.