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Your new opportunity
Quarriers Arrows Service in Moray is looking for a Recovery Pathways Worker (Safety & Stabilisation) to support adults affected by drug and/or alcohol use. Working as part of a multi-agency team, youll deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support that helps people rebuild their lives and achieve lasting change.
About the Role
Youll work directly with individuals to:
- To act as the named worker following assessment where pathways support is agreed, making early contact, arranging appointments and responding to changing needs.
- To build trusting, non-judgemental relationships and encourage people to engage or re-engage with services and support, using flexible and proportionate approaches, including agreed outreach where appropriate.
- To use the Single Shared Assessment and collaborative, strengths-based conversations to explore what is affecting each persons safety and stability, agree practical priorities and actions in a provisional Recovery Foundations Plan, and review progress together.
- To offer harm reduction advice and brief interventions within competence, supporting access to naloxone, injecting equipment, blood-borne virus testing, treatment and specialist services through approved pathways.
This is a varied, hands-on role where youll see the impact of your work every day.
This role will be predominately Monday to Friday with some flexibility for evening and weekend work as required.
This a full time post working 39 hours per week and is fixed term for 12 months.This role may be extended subject to funding.
What Were Looking For
- Experience in supporting people experiencing substance-related harm, mental health difficulties, disadvantage or other complex life circumstances, through employment, volunteering or relevant community activity.
- Helping people engage or re-engage, identify priorities and connect with appropriate practical, community or specialist support.
- Working with colleagues or partner agencies, keeping records, following through on agreed actions and recognising when concerns need escalated.
- Desirable but not essential: knowledge of Moray services, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, assertive outreach, housing or welfare support, and digital inclusion. Personal lived or living experience may inform practice but is not required.
- You must have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle to be for this role.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful work with real impact
- Strong team culture and ongoing support
- Training in trauma-informed practice, MAT standards, and safeguarding
- Opportunity to help shape recovery services in Moray
What's in it for you?
- Generous annual leave entitlement (including public holidays)
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Supportive supervision, mentoring, and career development
Additional Information
This post is subject to PVG Scheme membership (Protecting Vulnerable Groups)
You will be expected to work towards (or hold) relevant SSSC registration in line with role requirements
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and right to work in the UK
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.
Quarriers has Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
Please note: Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.
Recovery Pathways Worker Safety & Stabilisation in Elgin employer: Quarriers Careers
Quarriers Clydeside Independent Living Service is an exceptional employer, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in Port Glasgow. As a social care charity, we foster a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, ensuring you have the tools and training needed to excel in your role. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values compassion, community involvement, and the empowerment of those we support.
