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Recovery Worker - Scottish Borders (Ref:0046ZD), Galashiels
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Client:
We Are With You
Location:
Galashiels, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
22.06.2025
Expiry Date:
06.08.2025
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Job Description:
About the Role
The closing date for applications is 27th June 2025. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received.
Our vibrant and busy services in the Scottish Borders provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Recovery Worker who is motivated to work as part of a diverse team, ensuring recovery opportunities are available for individuals at any point in their recovery journey. You will work collaboratively with partners and communities, ensuring accessibility and embedding principles of a Recovery Oriented System of Care and person-centred practice.
An SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Health Care and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are essential for this post.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
We do not have a sponsorship license and cannot sponsor work in the UK. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.
Our Recovery Workers support clients to identify their goals, create treatment plans, and guide them on their recovery journey. This role involves digital support via telephone or online, with some face-to-face support on occasion. The position is office-based with potential for home working for online support.
This is a part-time, permanent role working 18.75 hours per week, with a salary of £24,570 per annum pro-rata.
We seek positive, motivated candidates with excellent communication and organisational skills.
To succeed, you will:
* Have SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent
* Be registered or meet registration requirements with the SSSC
* Have experience in health, social care, or related settings
* Experience in community service delivery
* Knowledge of evidence-based interventions
* Ability to build effective relationships
* Be resilient, able to prioritise, and flexible with working hours
Experience with substance misuse or lived experience is desirable. A satisfactory PVG check is required.
For a full job description and person specification, email [emailprotected].
About Company
WithYou provides free, confidential support to over 100,000 people annually dealing with issues related to drugs, alcohol, and mental health across England and Scotland.
We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet role criteria, and are a Disability Confident Employer.
We provide reasonable adjustments during the selection process for applicants with disabilities or health conditions.
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional day off for birthdays or special occasions
* Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption
* Two days paid volunteer leave annually
* Pension scheme enrollment
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Flexible working and wellbeing resources
* Refer a Friend scheme with a £500 bonus for successful referrals
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