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Outreach and Peer Development Recovery Coordinator, Edinburgh
Client: Change Grow Live
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: f1b520606fcc
Job Views: 5
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
* About the role: To deliver effective engagement, harm reduction, and recovery-focused interventions for service users presenting with drug, alcohol, and offending problems in community and prison settings.
* Provide an arrest referral service linking police, prison, and community services.
* Deliver structured group work using evidence-based programmes like SMART Recovery and Foundations of Recovery, alongside drug awareness, harm reduction, and acupuncture sessions.
* Offer Assertive Outreach to service users in their localities, homes, and communities, supporting appointments to promote social inclusion and engagement.
* Provide Naloxone and injecting equipment as part of harm reduction efforts.
* Manage referrals from police stations or custody staff.
* Support peer initiatives and gather service user feedback.
* Act as a liaison between the service and recovery communities in Edinburgh.
About you:
* Strong understanding of drug and alcohol issues with experience in criminal justice or related fields.
* Knowledge of the harmful effects of drug misuse and offending on health, social welfare, housing, employment, and relationships.
* Ability to work unsociable hours as needed.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with good IT proficiency.
* Proactive, independent worker with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
* Knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
* Supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse professionals and stakeholders.
* Ability to adapt to change prioritizing service users' needs.
* Understanding of information governance and safeguarding procedures.
* Willing to learn and contribute to the professional development of oneself and others.
What we will give to you:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service, capped at 30 days.
* Paid wellness hour weekly, access to a wellness hub, and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Various benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
* A friendly and supportive team environment.
* Refer-a-friend scheme with vouchers for successful referrals.
The successful candidate will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and obtain Police Vetting.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for detailed responsibilities and person specifications.
If you require sponsorship, note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible under the Skilled Worker route if minimum salary requirements are met. More information can be found here.
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