Alternatives’ core theme and purpose is to facilitate the personal journey from chaos to wholeness for individuals who have a substance dependency, by normalising a lifestyle without such a dependency. Much of Alternatives’ core work is through its Service Level Agreement (SLA) with West Dunbartonshire Council for the delivery of community-based group work with service users in recovery from dependency on substances. Some of these service users are housed in the Safe House and associated scatter flats as part of their recovery journey, out with the SLA. The Care Inspectorate has recently awarded Alternatives a score of 6s across the board for its core work, the highest mark available and 5s for the rest, still an excellent accolade. This was the subject of a Private Member’s Motion in the Scottish Parliament during January 2020, where Alternatives and its team were praised and endorsed Job Description To support the day to day running of the Residential Recovery House Programme including supporting the main house project and scatter flat operation, aimed at promoting positive alternatives to drug use and stability in the community. This will involve working with individuals and families affected by drug misuse, collaboration with partner organisations and assisting in the implementation of the Safe as Houses Recovery Programmes and links to the community. Under the direction of the service co-ordinator assist with the development and implementation of the structured Groupwork Programme. To assist with the day to day running of the Recovery House services. To provide support in the afternoons, evenings and weekends within the Recovery House and accompany residents to outdoor activities using company vehicles. To be directly involved in the planning and supporting of residents care plans alongside partner agencies. To provide support to recovering participants in a non-judgemental manner To work jointly with all partner agencies towards meeting the needs of service users. To record work undertaken in a suitable form as designated by the Line Manager and to gather data and maintain data gathering systems. To actively promote the services provided by Alternatives in line with policy guidelines, protocol and service philosophy. To work as part of a team towards the aims of service users in line with agreed working practice and strategies. To undertake such training programmes as may assist this agency and personal development. To participate in formal consultation and supervision of as required. To undertake the development and support of volunteers/peers workers in the delivery of the Community Recovery Programme To undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade, as may be delegated by the service co-ordinator. To Apply Please read application pack in its entirety which can be fund on our website, then apply using the electronic form.