South Lanarkshire Alcohol & Other Drugs Reachout Service
Type of service:
Drugs and Alcohol Service Job Type:
Peer Practitioner Hours of work:
Full time Salary:
£12.19 - £12.74 per hour, rising to £12.43 in your first year of service Post:
Peer Support Practitioner Service:
South Lanarkshire Alcohol & Other Drugs Reachout Based:
Carluke Hours:
Full Time (37 hours per week) Annual Salary:
£23,450 - £24,514 Contract:
Permanent Are you ready to work with us?
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care, and inclusiveness are important parts of who you are, our opportunities to work in a demanding, challenging, but emotionally rewarding role could be for you. Our Turning Point Scotland Services in
Carluke
are looking for people like you to help provide individualized support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or as part of a team. Service Overview
The South Lanarkshire Alcohol & Other Drugs REACHOUT Service will work within the Alcohol & Drug Partnership to support people over the age of 16 with problematic alcohol & drug use through an Assertive Outreach and Intensive Case Management model. The service model focuses on three key groups: Individuals who do not engage at any level; Individuals who sporadically engage, making it difficult to achieve desired outcomes; Individuals who partially engage, focusing primarily on medical treatment. We are committed to helping individuals begin their journey to recovery while utilizing harm reduction approaches. Safety will be at the forefront of care delivery, and we will make efforts to include families and communities in the continued growth and development of the service model. The service will operate flexibly & creatively across South Lanarkshire and will work in partnership with existing services such as CAReS teams and The Beacons. The service will operate 7 days a week, including evenings and public holidays. The support we provide is always person-centered, involving people who know the individual well, including family, friends, health and social work professionals, advocacy services, and our own staff members. No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity is essential to join our team! As a Peer Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals with a wide range of support needs, providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives, including safety, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, and emotional well-being. Please note that IT skills are required for all vacancies. Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of the start date. We value lived experience. Please click here to read more about our views. Turning Point Scotland has
Platinum accreditation
in
Investors in People . Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organization that not only offers excellent careers but also makes a real difference in thousands of people’s lives. 123 Learning and development courses 29 eLearning courses Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work-based assessment Your Career Pathway - we promote from within and advertise internally for all jobs Pension Scheme - employer contribution 4% Wide range of family-friendly policies 35 holiday/public holidays days per year. Additional Information: Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?
Yes Does the post include personal care?
No Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
No Will the service users be involved in this process?
No If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.
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Drugs and Alcohol Service Job Type:
Peer Practitioner Hours of work:
Full time Salary:
£12.19 - £12.74 per hour, rising to £12.43 in your first year of service Post:
Peer Support Practitioner Service:
South Lanarkshire Alcohol & Other Drugs Reachout Based:
Carluke Hours:
Full Time (37 hours per week) Annual Salary:
£23,450 - £24,514 Contract:
Permanent Are you ready to work with us?
Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care, and inclusiveness are important parts of who you are, our opportunities to work in a demanding, challenging, but emotionally rewarding role could be for you. Our Turning Point Scotland Services in
Carluke
are looking for people like you to help provide individualized support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or as part of a team. Service Overview
The South Lanarkshire Alcohol & Other Drugs REACHOUT Service will work within the Alcohol & Drug Partnership to support people over the age of 16 with problematic alcohol & drug use through an Assertive Outreach and Intensive Case Management model. The service model focuses on three key groups: Individuals who do not engage at any level; Individuals who sporadically engage, making it difficult to achieve desired outcomes; Individuals who partially engage, focusing primarily on medical treatment. We are committed to helping individuals begin their journey to recovery while utilizing harm reduction approaches. Safety will be at the forefront of care delivery, and we will make efforts to include families and communities in the continued growth and development of the service model. The service will operate flexibly & creatively across South Lanarkshire and will work in partnership with existing services such as CAReS teams and The Beacons. The service will operate 7 days a week, including evenings and public holidays. The support we provide is always person-centered, involving people who know the individual well, including family, friends, health and social work professionals, advocacy services, and our own staff members. No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion, and integrity is essential to join our team! As a Peer Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals with a wide range of support needs, providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives, including safety, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, and emotional well-being. Please note that IT skills are required for all vacancies. Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of the start date. We value lived experience. Please click here to read more about our views. Turning Point Scotland has
Platinum accreditation
in
Investors in People . Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organization that not only offers excellent careers but also makes a real difference in thousands of people’s lives. 123 Learning and development courses 29 eLearning courses Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work-based assessment Your Career Pathway - we promote from within and advertise internally for all jobs Pension Scheme - employer contribution 4% Wide range of family-friendly policies 35 holiday/public holidays days per year. Additional Information: Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?
Yes Does the post include personal care?
No Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills?
No Will the service users be involved in this process?
No If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.
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