Jobs in Aberdeenshire

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to support individuals from across Scotland to access Rae House Residential Rehabilitation service. The role is Monday to Friday,30 hours per week.

Having experience in working with multiple stakeholders and nurturing relationships you will be able to confidently provide guidance to individuals, families and stakeholders in relation to accessing and developing residential rehabilitation pathways into the service.

You will ensure clients feel supported from the point of referral through to their admission to the residential service; offering responsive support to both the individual and their family members. Completing robust assessments and delivering one-to-one and /or group interventions designed to prepare individuals for a rehab stay. You will also meet individuals on their day of admission and offer support post-admission, ensuring they are welcomed in to the therapeutic community welcome house programme according to their individualised needs. You will be positive, innovative and motivational with the ability to work to your own initiative, as well as part of a large multi-disciplinary team.

About You

To join us as an Assessment and Referral Worker at Rae House, you will need:

• An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals within drug and alcohol recovery.
• An understanding of working with individuals in the substance use sector or related field.
• The ability to be innovative and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Be able to work effectively with multi-agencies, whilst maintaining the excellent reputation of the service.
• Knowledge of adult protection is essential as you will be working with vulnerable adults in a residential setting.

The Service

Our state-of-the-art facility will offer 27 beds for individuals seeking transformative recovery journeys. With a focus on nature and the environment, and with 1.2 acres of land on site, our Recovery through Nature projects will provide a holistic approach to healing. Plus, staff amenities such as onsite bedrooms and a brand-new gym ensure a supportive and enriching work environment.

About Phoenix Futures

Join a legacy of over 50 years in providing rehabilitation services. At Phoenix Futures, we're committed to rebuilding capacity in the residential rehab sector across England and Scotland. Your dedication will contribute to our mission of delivering hope and transformation to individuals and families affected by addiction.

Your Rewards

• Starting salary of £19,709.60 per annum with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising yearly to 30 days)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team

About our Bureau

South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau is a Charity registered in Scotland (No. SC037679) and was incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (No. SC365959) in September 2009. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FRN 617487. ICO Registration Z1946138.

Registered Office: Suite 2, First Floor Offices Westhill Shopping Centre, Old Skene Road, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6RL

Our vision is for a Fairer Scotland where everyone has the advice and information they need to realise their rights, and that the barriers to accessing those rights are effectively challenged.

South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau serves a diverse geographic area spanning from Westhill to Braemar, covering approximately 1,200 square miles with a population of around 58,000 residents across multiple small towns and villages.

We are a volunteer-led organisation.

We provide free, impartial, confidential, impartial, and accessible advice to people, providing up to date advice on Benefits, Consumer, Debt, Food Poverty, Education, Employment, Money Advice, Housing and Utilities.

About the Job

This is a new position, made possible by generous funding support from the Bank of Scotland Foundation, and the postholder will be responsible for leading on our volunteer recruitment, training, and support work. This role provides a fabulous opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives every day, enabling local communities to be part of a community service. This position will be managed by our Deputy Manager.

Responsibilities

The role will support our vision of being a volunteer led Bureau. Responsible for developing a range of learning, systems and resources identified through our volunteer strategy and through collaboration with others.

The overarching aims of the role is to support the Bureau:

• recruit, retain and support diverse volunteer roles.
• embed a future proofed model to volunteering that increases a range of accessible volunteer opportunities.
• attract a more diverse range of volunteers, to support the network to continue their work to be an inclusive volunteer network.
• ensure volunteers are supported to have the best experience.
• Gather evidence of impact that volunteering makes.

The postholder will lead and contribute to areas of development that includes resources and opportunities to recruitment, retention, and well-being of volunteers. In collaboration with Citizens Advice Scotland Volunteer Development Team, you will ensure best practise in volunteer management and contribute to research and development, as appropriate. You will engage with external partners and support and/or lead facilitation at meetings, events, and workshops.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of supporting our Bureau’s mission and to make an invaluable contribution to citizens lives.

Employee benefits

SWACAB offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 28 days leave and a pension scheme with an 5% employer contribution (after probation). SWACAB is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate.