Salary: £28,251 per annum
Location: Chalmers Court, Ayr
Contract Type: Fixed-Term until 31st March 2029
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Your role
Looking for a role where you can help people thrive?As an Intensive Peer Recovery Worker at Blue Triangle, an award-winning Scottish charity, you'll be part of a team that has each other's backs, providing a safe, secure and supportive recovery outreach service for people in the community. You'll support individuals to access and sustain their recovery and become more involved in their community. Whether it's reaching a goal, learning a new skill, becoming more independent or simply having a better day, you'll be there to encourage, support and celebrate those moments together.We look after our team too with competitive pay, a fully funded SVQ qualification, wellbeing support and real opportunities to develop your career.We're looking for people who are kind, passionate and creative, and who share our values.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How You’ll Support People to Thrive
- provide intensive recovery support to those experiencing homelessness and with complex addiction support needs, while living in supported accommodation services.
- support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
- maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
- and most importantly, help turn support into independence.
As an Intensive Peer Recovery Worker, you'll contribute to the development of recovery communities across supported accommodation services. Find out more about the role in the Intensive Peer Recovery Worker Role Profile
Is This You?
- You're passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
- You believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
- You can build strong relationships and support people to make informed choices about their lives.
- You ideally hold an SVQ level 3 or above.
- You ideally possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
- You're comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop your skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
Your Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension options
- Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
- Double pay for festive bank holidays
- Long service awards
- Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.
- Inhouse training programmes
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
- A people-first culture that understands life beyond work, supported by a wide range of family-friendly policies.
- Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
- Credit Union, significant gym discounts, Blue Light Card membership, Unum Dental Cover Plans, £200 refer a friend scheme and many more
Want to hear what life at Blue Triangle is really like? Listen to A Voice in the Dark, our podcast featuring stories and experiences from our staff and supported people and discover more about the people behind our work: https://shows.acast.com/a-voice-in-the-dark
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Intensive Peer Recovery Worker – Chalmers Court in Ayr employer: Blue Triangle Limited
Blue Triangle is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a competitive salary, extensive benefits including double pay for festive bank holidays, and opportunities for professional growth through in-house training and CPD, employees are supported in their roles as they empower individuals experiencing homelessness. The inclusive work culture fosters kindness, passion, and creativity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and respected.
