My Support Day are expanding our team. If you have demonstratable skills as a Family Outreach Worker and partnership working experience, this is an exciting opportunity to undertake rewarding work for a caring and reputable organisation that is passionate about making a difference to families that have been affected by someone else's substance use. This role will involve taking support to families, identifying and touching base with families who have been affected by someone else’s substance use throughout South Lanarkshire locality.

We encourage individuals to contact us if the wish to discuss the vacancy further on 01698 673012.

About Scottish Drugs Forum:

Established in 1986, Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is the national, membership-based charity committed to improving Scotland's approach to drug-related issues.

We influence this through our work by striving for compassionate, inclusive, evidence-informed policy and practice.

We are pleased to be recruiting a Content Creator and Editor

About the Role and Magazine:

SDF is facilitating the exciting development of a peer-led, harm reduction-focused magazine created by and for people who use drugs. Our mission is to amplify the voices, experiences, and stories of individuals within this community, challenge stigma, and provide valuable, practical information about harm reduction, health, and policy changes. We believe in the power of storytelling to create change, and we're looking for a dynamic journalist or storyteller to join our team and help us craft meaningful, impactful content.

As Content Creator & Editor, you will be responsible for establishing, curating, creating, and editing content for our brand new peer-led magazine. This role is perfect for someone with a journalism or storytelling background who is passionate about harm reduction, social justice, and giving a voice to marginalised communities. You will work closely with our newly established peer editorial team, contributors, and community members to ensure the magazine reflects diverse perspectives and authentic experiences.

Benefits of working at SDF:

As an SDF employee you will benefit from generous annual leave entitlement, a range of learning and development opportunities, competitive pension contribution, and an employee support and counselling service. SDF encourage a healthy work life balance and offer a flexible working scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

SDF as an organisation mainly work from home. It is envisaged this post will have some in person work and will require travel throughout Scotland and an ability to attend work in our head office based in Glasgow as required. Candidates should be willing and able to work effectively from home.

About Scottish Drugs Forum:

Established in 1986, Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is the national, membership-based charity committed to improving Scotland's approach to drug-related issues.

We influence this through our work by striving for compassionate, inclusive, evidence-informed policy and practice.

We are pleased to be recruiting a Peer Community Engagement Officer

About Magazine:

SDF is facilitating the exciting development of a peer-led, harm reduction-focused magazine created by and for people who use drugs. Our mission is to amplify the voices, experiences, and stories of individuals within this community, challenge stigma, and provide valuable, practical information about harm reduction, health, and policy changes. We believe in the power of storytelling to create change, and we're looking for a Peer Community Engagement Officer to join our team and help those with living experience to craft meaningful, impactful content.

About the Role and Post Holder:

The Peer Community Engagement Officer will play a vital role in our team, actively engaging with people who use drugs to create meaningful magazine and podcast content. This position involves direct interaction with readers, contributors, and our wider audience, helping to build a vibrant, inclusive space for open dialogue, mutual support, and shared learning. Working closely with the Content Creator & Editor and our Living Experience Team, the Officer will help shape content that reflect the needs and perspectives of the living experience community, ensuring the magazine stays responsive, relevant, and truly peer-driven.

We encourage applications from people with their own direct lived experience of substance use who can use their experience in developing this work. As the role requires the post holder to engage with a diverse range of people with living experience, it is essential that applicants are knowledgeable of the complexities of substance use and of harm reduction strategies.

SDF as an organisation mainly work from home. It is envisaged this post will have some in person work and will require travel throughout Scotland and an ability to attend work in our head office based in Glasgow as required. Candidates should be willing and able to work effectively from home.

Benefits of working at SDF:

As an SDF employee you will benefit from generous annual leave entitlement, a range of learning and development opportunities, competitive pension contribution, and an employee support and counselling service. SDF encourage a healthy work life balance and offer a flexible working scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

Opening in Winter 2024, we are seeking an exceptional individual to be part of our team at our brand new Care Inspectorate registered residential rehabilitation service in West Aberdeenshire. You'll be supported by a charitable organisation with extensive experience in launching and managing top-tier registered care services.

Aligned with our vision of empowering individuals impacted by substance use and associated needs, we're collaborating with national and local partners to deliver safe and effective residential care services. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that every individual we support receives the highest quality of care and guidance.

This is a Monday to Friday role and is not on a Rota. As a Sustainable Recovery Worker, you will support people prior to leaving and after their programme to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches.

To ensure residents are supported after completion of the residential and housing services; ensuring a continuum of care approach in order to assist in individuals sustaining recovery.

To lead on the delivery of systematic reviews and support sessions as well as drop-in sessions (virtual and in-person); delivering responsive support on a 1-to-1 and group basis.

Support National development of residential rehabilitation aftercare support packages to promote a continuum of care.

About You

To join us as a Sustainable Recovery Worker at Rae House, you will need:

• Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of substance use, mental health or another comparable field
• Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service
• Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills
• To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
• Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support

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 £24,250 per annum, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,000 per annum,
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 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