Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Location: Glasgow ARBD
Salary: £26,227 per annum (£13.45 p/h equivalent)
Full time Permanent
At Penumbra, we strive to create a culture and environment where people feel valuedand inspired to reach their own personal goals. Our fundamental priority is toprovide support which is safe and promotes recovery, social inclusion andcitizenship for people with mental health challenges.
This role is designed for people with lived experience. We are seeking a candidate with lived experience of recovery from addiction who can use their personal experience, alongside professional skills, to support others on their recovery journey.
We recognise that the people we support have skills and experience that can bringabout positive changes for themselves. Through an ethos of inclusion, equality andfairness, our staff are committed to promoting good mental health and wellbeing forpeople using our services.
Our ARBD supported accommodation is based in Bardowie Street in GlasgowsPossilpark, and is an assessment centre for people who have been diagnosed withARBD or possible ARBD. We provide a safe and positive environment in whichpeople can develop the life skills and confidence to actively move towards anddefine their recovery.
The service provides bespoke and proactive support to identify and address theindividuals needs, placing them at the heart of their support. With an emphasis onindependence and empowerment, people are helped to move toward self-identifiedgoals. While there is an element of collaborative group work, this is at all timesfocussed on improving self-esteem and addressing issues such loneliness, socialexclusion and addiction in a supportive peer environment.
You will be passionate about working in a person-centred way with adults from avariety of backgrounds, and with a range of challenges. With a strong interest inpeople and a commitment to helping others, you will strive to make a positive impacton peoples lives and tailor support to enable people to fulfil their best potential.
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We cannot consider CVs all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us atand we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.
Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.
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Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please dont hesitate to contact us at.
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