Organisation: South West Recovery Cafe SCIO
Full Time / Part Time: Full time
Permanent / Temporary: Permanent dependent on future funding
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Salary: £32,760
Hours: 35
Closing Date: 2026-10-30
Job Description – Recovery Support Officer
In Year 1 the role will focus on Dumfries and Annan, in Year 2/ Year 3 the Recovery Support Officer work will have a wider reach into the localities of Upper Nithsdale, Stewartry and West of the region.
Year 1 Roles and Responsibilities
- Contributing to the development and growth of South West Recovery Cafe in
Dumfries and Galloway
- Focus on running and development of Dumfries and Annan Weekly Groups
- Establishing an additional weekly online group
- Co-ordination of Dumfries Recovery Café Monthly events
- Partnership liaison and development (with third sector agencies)
- Supporting the development of positive peer-to-peer relationships
- Recruiting, training and supervise monthly recovery café volunteers
- Undertake monitoring and evaluation activities
- Reporting weekly to the Board of Trustees
- Community engagement
- Communicating daily with participants of groups
- One-to-one work with individuals engaging in services
- Helping to facilitate group work
- Helping to lead group sessions
- Helping to train others to lead group sessions
- Signposting to the relevant services as and when appropriate
- Offering options to pathways to rehabilitation
- Management of an online diary which encompasses and evidences your work
In Year 2 Roles And Responsbilities, The Recovery Support Officer Role Would Be Expected To Reach Further Into The Localities Of Stewarty- Kirkcudbright And Upper Nithsdale – Sanquhar:
- Establishing and developing a monthly pop-up recovery café in Kirkcudbright
- Helping to facilitate and lead recovery groups in Kirkcudbright
- Focus on out reach in Upper Nithsdale Sanquhar
- Building relationships and partnering with local agencies
In Year 3 The Recovery Support Officer Role Would Be Expected To Reach Further Into The Localities Of Stewartry – Newton Stewart And The West Of The Region Stranraer:
- Establishing and development monthly a monthly group in Newton Stewart and Stranraer
- Helping to facilitate and lead recovery groups in Newton Stewart and Stranraer
- Focus on outreach in Stewartry and West of the region
- Building relationships and partnering with local agencies
Note: this list is not exhaustive, this may also include other duties as South West Recovery Café grows
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of providing support to people in addiction and on their recovery journey
- Experience of leading group work
- Experienced of one-to-one support
- An in-depth understanding of addiction
- An understanding and knowledge of coping mechanisms to maintain recovery
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- Drivers license
Desirable Criteria:
- Administrative skills
- Lived-experienced
- Communication skills
- Relatable
- Approachable
- Caring and compassionate
- Understanding of addiction and recovery
South West Recovery Café encourages applications from those with lived experience of addiction and in sustained recovery.
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Recovery Support Officer in Dumfries employer: Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
At Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have opportunities to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in nurturing local economies and social enterprises, where your passion for equity and justice can thrive.
Contact Details:
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway Recruitment Team
