Recovery Peer Support Worker (Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service) inBarrhead inBarrhead PUBLISHED 29 JUN 2024

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Recovery Peer Support Worker to be recruited to East Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service, providing recovery focused support to people who are affected by substance use, including people at high risk of overdose. The post holder will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, using their experience and knowledge to support individuals in their own recovery. The addition of peer support workers to the alcohol and drugs workforce in East Renfrewshire is part of a wider strategy to ensure that lived experience is at the heart of service delivery. Peer support provision will be evaluated within Recovery Services (including alcohol, drugs and mental health settings) to ensure maximum impact. With great listening skills and an understanding of what can help and hinder recovery, the post holder will use the knowledge and wisdom that comes with their lived experience of substance use to enable others to achieve their own unique recovery goals.

Successful candidates will work closely with other health professionals in the service, have access to leadership and support and a wide range of learning and development opportunities, to enable them to carry out their role effectively and further their personal development. As part of a drive to provide person-centred, responsive services, the post holder will work a shift pattern of 12-8pm Monday to Friday, enabling support to people out with normal service hours.

Part time options can be considered. The Informal Contact person is Lorna Easdon, Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service Nurse Team Leader, email or call . Potential applicants are encouraged to get in touch for an informal chat prior to applying if this would be helpful.

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

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