NHS Highland
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Support Worker
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NHS Scotland Commitment to Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Unique Opportunity for a Support Worker
A unique opportunity has arisen for a support worker to join the Lochaber Community Mental Health Team in the stunning rural location of Lochaber.
Are you passionate about supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing? Do you have excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach, and a desire to help individuals affected by alcohol and drug use?
The Lochaber Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service is looking for a motivated and committed Recovery Service Support Worker to join our team and help deliver high-quality support to individuals, families, and communities across Lochaber.
Responsibilities
As a Recovery Service Support Worker, you will work alongside experienced nursing and multidisciplinary staff to provide practical and emotional support to people accessing the service. You will play a key role in helping individuals engage with treatment and recovery services, while promoting health, wellbeing, and harm reduction.
The Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service provides specialist support to people experiencing difficulties with alcohol use, drug use, or both. We also offer advice and support to family members, carers, and professionals seeking guidance on how best to support someone affected by substance use.
Our service covers the Highland area and supports a diverse client group, including individuals with complex needs and those who may otherwise find it difficult to access health and social care services. Through our work, we create opportunities to address wider health and wellbeing issues alongside alcohol, drug, and harm reduction needs.
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Ideal Candidate
We Are Seeking Someone Who
- Has a genuine interest in supporting people affected by substance use.
- Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and a non-judgemental approach.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Is able to build positive relationships with clients and partner agencies.
- Is committed to ongoing learning and professional development.
Previous experience working within health, social care, recovery, community support, or a related field would be advantageous, although training and support will be provided.
If you are passionate about helping people make positive changes and supporting recovery within your community, we would love to hear from you.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries to: Kirsty Alston, tel: 01397 709830 or email: kirsty.alston@nhs.scot
Additional Information For Candidates
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
- Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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About NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through.
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