An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Recovery Support Worker within the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service at Osprey House.
This post will include being involved in the development of an assertive outreach model as well as supporting people who are in recovery to continue to make positive progress with their recovery goals.
Previous experience of working with the client group is preferable but not essential.
The post will be based within the team at Osprey House but the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across the other Teams in the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service as well as working regularly in the community supporting clients.
A driving licence is essential with use of own car for work purposes.
All informal enquiries to: Sarah Harwood, Team Lead; tel: 01463 716888; email: sarah.harwood2@nhs.scot
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