Recovery Worker post in the Oban service of We Are With You, a charity supporting people with drug, alcohol and mental health needs, offered on a permanent part-time basis. The work centres on helping people affected by substance use, and their families, to make change using evidence-based approaches, alongside NHS and third-sector partners. The post covers Oban, Lorn and the Small Isles, so travel across the area is expected, with phone and video support also used. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
What the job involves
- Support people affected by substance use, and their families, to make change using evidence-based approaches
- Manage a caseload of individuals and family members
- Work with local partners so people can access support for their health and wellbeing
- Help develop the service in Oban, Lorn and the Small Isles
- Travel across the area while offering support from the Oban base
- Offer support through a range of approaches, including phone and virtual appointments
- Work independently within a frontline team, with guidance from management
What’s required
Experience
- Relevant experience, or a willingness to work toward an SVQ
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communicator who builds trust easily
- Understanding of how substance use affects a person's whole life
- Able to stay calm and focused in difficult situations
- Organised, flexible and keen to learn
- Confident using computers and digital systems
- Non-judgmental, positive and committed to keeping people safe and supporting recovery
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Enhanced DBS check, where applicable
- Three years of references
Nice to have
- SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare
- Lived experience of recovery (experts by experience are encouraged to apply)
What’s offered
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrolment into the workplace pension scheme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- £500 refer a friend bonus, paid once the referred person has been employed for 6 months
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
