- Advertised from 31st March 2025
- 35 hours per week
Role
Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol (DACA) is recruiting for our Steps to Recovery Project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
The Steps to Recovery Project offers a programme of groups and events each week to provide members of the DACA recovery community with diversion, routine, stimulation, social connection and fun.
How would you like to spend your Mondays fishing on the beach, your Wednesdays hosting a slap-up social dining event and your Fridays getting your hands dirty in the garden? DACA offers these activities and much more through our Steps to Recovery project, and now we’re looking for the right person to lead up this workstream for the next five years. Unlike with our fishing group, there’s no catch. It’s a great job and you’ll be supporting a great bunch of people who are working on healing the harms that alcohol has brought to their lives.
So, if you’re a compassionate, motivated, hands-on group leader, then why not drop us a line.
The candidate should have previous experience of managing, monitoring and evaluating a project, and strong communication skills. An appropriate qualification in addictions or the health and social care sector is preferred. This post is funded for 5 years.
We are looking for applicants who are dynamic and flexible team workers, and who have experience of working with people with complex needs, preferably in a community-based alcohol service setting. Compassion, empathy and a non-judgemental attitude are essential.
Application notes
If you have these skills and are passionate about enabling people to overcome barriers and reach their potential, download an application pack today. All details can be found on our website at daca.org.uk/jobopportunity.
Closing date 18/04/25. Interviews provisionally set for 29/04/25.
Post is subject to an enhanced PVG Scheme Record check
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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.
Your role in our therapeutic community will be key. You will manage a small caseload, assess the people who use our service and manage their recovery/care plans. It will mean developing and applying a range of therapeutic approaches to meet their individual needs, whether that’s employment, education, health etc. You’ll be the one who sees that everything is coordinated from the moment they’re referred to us to the time that they move home.
As a Therapeutic Worker, you will support individuals accessing the residential rehabilitation programme to achieve outcomes that help create long-term recovery. Using the Therapeutic Community “community as method” model you will empower individuals, families and communities to be confident about recovery.
You will support the day to day running of the therapeutic community, ensuring residents’ needs are met and the best possible care is provided in an environment that promotes a culture of recovery. Whilst also being confident to deliver therapeutic groups, activities, and specialist interventions in accordance with the TC manual and the needs of the service.
Previous experience is desirable, however not essential. Therapeutic Workers come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. We are seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to our residents.
We have a full-time role of 37.5 hours and a part-time role of 18 hours per week. You will be expected to work a rolling rota which includes evening and weekend working.
About You
To join us as a Therapeutic 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 £24,250 (pro-rata) with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £28,000 (pro-rata)
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising yearly up to 30)
- 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
Our vibrant and busy services in North West Glasgow provides support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have a Recovery Hub however much of our work is carried out in the local community. We work with people at all stages on their journey providing both one to one appointments and group work.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Recovery Workers who are motivated to work as part of a thriving and diverse team, ensuring recovery opportunities are available for individuals at any point in their recovery journey. You will strive to work collaboratively with partners and communities, ensuring that we are as accessible as possible and that the principles of a Recovery Oriented System of Care and true person centred practice are at the heart of all that we do. An SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Health care is essential for this post.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
Job Description
Our Recovery Workers work with our service users to help them to determine what their goals, ambitions and passions are, working with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to get them back onto the path to recovery. This is an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities. You will manage an active caseload of service users, connecting quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. You’ll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery.
There are two posts available as below, please indicate which role(s) you are interested in as part of your application:
North West Glasgow Recovery Hub - 1 full time permanent post
North West Glasgow Recovery Hub - 1 part time working 22.5 hours per week, fixed term until 31/03/2026
The salary for these positions is circa £25,000 per annum.
Company Benefits
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Essential Skills
We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people and in different settings. You will also be organised with excellent time management skills.
To be successful in this role you will:
- have attained SVQ level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent
- already be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meet the registration requirements
- have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
- have some experience of delivering services in a community setting
- have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
- have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed
- Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We welcome applications from those with lived experience.
You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG check.
A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
About Us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.
Creating an Inclusive Environment
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Make a difference – Board Members required
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) aims to reduce alcohol and drug related harm, and risk of harm, at an individual and community wide level, through a long-term, asset-based approach to changing the culture of alcohol and drug use. It does this by delivering a range of interventions and services such as alcohol counselling, alcohol brief interventions (ABIs), employability support and groupwork as well as delivering a comprehensive training portfolio, including Addiction Awareness, COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
GCA has been delivering specialised trauma informed alcohol counselling since 1965 to support those drinking at harmful and hazardous levels and who wish to make a positive change. The counselling approach is integrative and aims to address the presenting alcohol problem but also work with the inevitable accompanying life problems related to it. In our experience around 65% of individuals who access GCA will not have engaged with statutory services or recovery communities. GCA services have expanded to include a range of holistic services to support individuals in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol. Services we provide include; counselling, wellbeing support, a women’s only service for survivors of gender-based violence, and an LGBT health and wellbeing service. Currently GCA delivers services in Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire.
We are looking to expand membership of our Board of Directors, to develop the strategic direction, support the aims and objectives and ensure good governance. If you can devote the time and are motivated to assisting us we would welcome your application.
We would be particularly interested in hearing from enthusiastic individuals who have experience in strategy and governance, with skills, experience and knowledge in any of the following areas:
• Marketing/PR
• Finance/accounting
• Legal
• Charity Governance
• Health and Safety
• Academia
• Business Development
Board membership is voluntary and unpaid, although travel expenditure may be reimbursed. Learning and development opportunities exist for all Board members, including induction training.
Top job! National Programme Lead
- Full time
- £36,050
- On site: Tomnahurich Street, Inverness (with regular travel throughout Scotland)
- Closing 11th April 2025
About Us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About National Programmes
Change Mental Health is the lead partner in the Highlands for the Scottish Government’s Distress Brief Intervention project (DBI). The DBI is a Scotland-wide pilot project, testing a ground-breaking approach to address the emotional and psychological pain experienced by people in distress.
Working in partnership with frontline services, including Police, Ambulance service, Primary Care and mental health teams, the project provides rapid referral to focused, short-term support, with the option of onward referral to longer-term support if required. For further information about DBI and our involvement in the project, head to our website and visit DBI.scot.
As the National Programme lead you will play a significant role in this major, high profile Scottish Government project. Additionally, you will lead on the development of new national programmes/ services and oversee the running of them.
About the Role
As National Programme Lead, you will oversee and lead all Change Mental Health DBI Teams and assist in the development of the DBI programme on behalf of Change Mental Health. You will have responsibility to ensure that our work to support people in distress is delivered to a high standard and within the framework agreed with the Scottish Government and the DBI Programme Board. You will provide visible leadership to staff and be a strong role model and leader in building a positive and supportive culture as part of your role.
You will work closely with senior colleagues in Change Mental Health and in a wide range of statutory and third sector agencies to ensure that the Distress Brief Intervention, and other national programmes of work/ services continue to deliver an innovative service in a compassionate and connected way. With partnership working at the forefront, you will develop the services while working closely with key partners, in liaison with the appropriate Heads of Service and the Director of Services.
The National Programme Lead will work across several areas of Scotland including, but not limited to, Highland, Argyll & Bute, Dumfries and Galloway, Western Isles and CMH National office in Edinburgh.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee all DBI services provided by Change Mental Health, including responsibility for all quality and reporting aspects of delivery.
- Lead on the roll out and expansion of DBI Services within Change Mental Health areas.
- Lead on discussions with partners around the future of existing DBI projects, including funding opportunities and expansion of current pathways.
- Oversee management of the rota system, ongoing development of the Change Mental Health DBI Hub and DBI Managers meetings.
- Develop and oversee new national services ensuring a robust quality framework is in place to support the best practice and continuous improvement within the service.
- Ensure Change Mental Health Policies and Procedures are implemented and understood including Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
- Develop and maintain excellent partnerships with statutory and third sector agencies and partners in all areas.
- Monitor existing funding contracts and highlight any challenges around these within appropriate timeframes
- Leading on local and national groups relevant to the National programmes e.g. DBI Programme Board meetings and local implementation groups
- Providing line management, including support & supervision to Project Managers / Team Leaders both virtually and face to face.
- Provide out-of-hours support to national programme teams on a rota-basis
- Be part of the Management Team for National services and work closely with peers to provide guidance and support, as required
Personal Specification:
- Experience of setting up and managing programmes/ services in a third sector setting.
- Experience of cultivating and maintaining stakeholder relationships to support the development of the service
- Demonstratable experience of positively leading, managing and motivating a large team of staff to provide high-quality support to those accessing support
- Demonstrates effective communication, with the ability to adapt based on the situation and audience, including presenting to and engaging with external stakeholders
- Skilled in prioritizing workload demands and responding effectively and in a positive manner
- Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously to complete tasks in an efficient manner while being part of a larger team.
- Highly motivated to deliver best practice with continuous improvement, including opportunities to embed reflective practice into delivery
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and with the ability to make sound decisions and judgement calls quickly and appropriately.
- Skilled in identifying and cultivating opportunities to grow and develop the service
- Experience of appropriately and safely manage safeguarding and adult protection concerns
General Duties:
- Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist.
- To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify a line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
- To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role.
- To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults.
Benefits
- 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
- A 35-hour working week
- Travel season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
- Generous 37 days’ holiday.
- 2 paid Mental Wellbeing days.
- Professional development including funded opportunities.
This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with Children & Adults.
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