At Substances Support Scotland (SSS), we believe that change starts with one conversation.

Through our ASSIST service, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals affected by alcohol and substance use who are experiencing complex challenges in their lives. We recognise that many people face multiple barriers to recovery, including homelessness, housing instability, poor mental health, social isolation, financial hardship and limited access to support.

The Hospital Navigator role is a vital part of helping people overcome these barriers. By providing practical support, advocacy and care coordination, Hospital Navigators help individuals move from crisis towards stability, improved wellbeing and meaningful change.

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives every day.

About the Role

The Hospital Navigator forms part of the ASSIST Service and provides intensive short-term support to individuals affected by alcohol and substance use who are experiencing multiple and complex challenges.

The role focuses on engagement, stabilisation, housing and homelessness prevention, advocacy, practical support and community navigation.

Working across community, hospital and partner settings, the Hospital Navigator will support individuals to overcome barriers, access essential services and improve stability within their lives.

The Hospital Navigator will work collaboratively with statutory and third-sector partners to ensure individuals receive coordinated support and, where ongoing recovery-focused intervention is required, facilitate onward referral into Dedicated Addiction Worker support through the ASSIST pathway.

Join a team that’s helping people rebuild their lives.

At Moving On Inverclyde, we believe recovery is about more than stopping substance use. It’s about helping people reconnect with themselves, rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships and move towards a life that feels meaningful and stable.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and proactive Recovery Worker to join our growing team and support individuals through our structured 4-phase recovery programme.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a respected recovery organisation that delivers person-centred, trauma-informed support across Inverclyde. You’ll work alongside a passionate team who genuinely care about the people we support and the difference we make within our communities.

About the Role

As a Recovery Worker, you will support individuals from initial assessment right through to aftercare and ongoing recovery support.

You’ll hold a caseload and work closely with individuals to develop personalised recovery action plans, review progress, identify barriers, celebrate achievements and connect people into wider support where needed.

A key part of this role is the ability to confidently plan and deliver structured group work sessions. We are looking for someone who can engage individuals within group settings, encourage participation and create a safe, supportive and recovery-focused environment.

Our programme combines one-to-one support with structured group delivery, helping individuals develop coping strategies, recovery skills, confidence and longer-term stability through evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.

You’ll build positive relationships with individuals and partner organisations to ensure people receive the wraparound support they need to move forward in recovery.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals affected by problematic substance use

• Experience completing assessments, support planning and reviews

• Experience planning and delivering group-based interventions or recovery-focused sessions

• Confidence facilitating groups and engaging participants with varying support needs

• Knowledge of recovery approaches and psychosocial interventions

• Experience maintaining accurate case records and using IT systems

• Understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and safeguarding

• Ability to work collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering therapeutic or recovery-focused group work

• SVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care or related field

• Knowledge of local recovery pathways and services

• Full driving licence

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment

• Opportunity to be part of a respected and growing recovery organisation

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The chance to genuinely make a difference in people’s lives

• Company pension

Additional Information

This post is subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.

We welcome applications from individuals with relevant professional and/or lived experience, alongside the skills, values and commitment required for the role.

At Substances Support Scotland (SSS), we believe that change starts with one conversation.

We provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and substance use. Every day, our teams work alongside people facing some of life's most difficult challenges, helping them build stability, improve wellbeing and create positive change.

As we continue to expand our services across Scotland, we are looking for passionate, motivated and people-focused individuals to join our team.

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives.

About the Role

As an Outreach Navigator, you will play a vital role in helping individuals access support, overcome barriers and move towards improved health and wellbeing.

You will work directly within communities, engaging with individuals affected by alcohol and substance use, mental health challenges, social isolation, homelessness and other complex life circumstances.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines practical support, advocacy, relationship building and community engagement. No two days are the same.

The successful candidate will be confident engaging with people from all backgrounds, building trusting relationships and supporting individuals to identify and achieve their goals.

About Sycamore Fife

The Aberlour Sycamore Services are based in Fife and are widely recognised in Scotland for providing a range of quality therapeutic residential, education and fostering experiences for some of the most vulnerable young people in the country. The Service is a national resource and as such receives referrals from throughout Scotland.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit a Residential Worker (Nights) to join our Sycamore Services team, you will predominately be based in one of our houses, however flexibility is required to support other homes where required. This is within Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes area. This role will predominately be to support the night team with the exception of joining Team Meetings, Consultations and Training, where required, during day shift hours. You should be enthusiastic, warm, playful, accepting, curious and empathetic and be able to bring these qualities to your work with children and young people. Our approach is to work in a therapeutic way to support the vulnerable children and young people who live in our residential houses.

Working nights, you will play a crucial role, providing security to the young people if any of them are unable to sleep or become unsettled during the night. This can be particularly difficult for the young people and your ability to adopt a calm and comforting approach is a key skill to help them through these difficult experiences.

You must be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovationand the ability to challenge. You should be able to work in a nurturing way, enabling the children and young people to feel safe and loved. We are looking for individuals who will help us to achieve our vision, which is to:

• Provide the best option in Scotland for children who require to live in residential care;

• Provide the best life-long learning environment in Scotland which supports children to lead happy and successful lives;

• Be the best place in Scotland for staff to have a fulfilling work experience and to achieve their individual and collective potential.

Through a wide variety of learning and development opportunities we support our staff to be as effective as they can be, equipping them to employ best practice in their work and to be exceptional role models for the children and for staff.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.