MELD is a community based substance use agency providing recovery services in Midlothian and East Lothian.

Are you looking for a satisfying role in a recovery focussed organisation which offers a competitive Salary Structure, benefits, and an Incremental Scale? Do you want to work in a positive working environment and be part of a dynamic and vibrant team? MELD offers a whole range of benefits including professional supervision, development and training and a generous annual leave entitlement, along with essential car user and mileage allowances.

MELD is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our peer support team. We are recruiting people who are committed to providing services for individuals with substance use issues, who can work effectively as part of a dynamic team and in close partnership with statutory services.

The role of the East Lothian GP Peer Support Worker is to provide and promote peer support and recovery services to people moving on from the problematic use of alcohol or drugs. This will be achieved by supporting people in the different phases of their recovery from initial engagement with services and the recovery community through to options for education, training, volunteering and employment. The successful candidate will have a lived experience of recovery and support services and have a minimum of one year free from any problematic substance/alcohol use. A relevant SVQ (level 1 or above) is a requirement and experience of supporting this client group is essential. Further and ongoing training will be given.

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the Phoenix Futures Scottish Residential Service based in Glasgow in the role of Administrator.

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the Phoenix Futures Scotland team as Administrator for our Glasgow based Residential Service.

As a specialist addiction recovery charity, we have developed considerable expertise in the provision of residential and housing services to support our clients at all stages of their recovery. As the Administrator, you will be a key member of staff, particularly in relation to finance transactions, customer relations and data management, as well as supporting the management set up in the day-to-day running of the service.

About You

Are you ready to make a profound impact on people's lives? We're seeking an extraordinary person to support the success of our well established residential rehab service. Your experience should include:

Set high work standards for self and demonstrates drive to meet targets

Commitment to on-going learning and development

Relevant experience of work in admin or other comparable field

Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as being able to demonstrate good admin skills

Desire and willingness to address the needs of internal and external customers and service users, seeking continually to improve quality & standards of excellence

Actively demonstrate the values and beliefs of the organisation

Your Rewards

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

The Role

To provide administrative support within a specified residential service, particularly in relation to finance transactions, customer relations and data management. In addition, to cover the administration, oversee the referral and admissions processes and to provide secretarial and other support to the managers and other members of the total staff team.

The Service

Phoenix Futures’ Scottish Residential Service offers a drug and alcohol free environment with structured support for people 18 years of age or over who are looking to address their problematic drug and/or alcohol use and improve their mental health. We have been successfully supporting people to achieve long term recovery for more than 30 years in Scotland and for over 50 years across the wider UK. We offer programmes of both 3 and 6 months in length based on the need of the individual. The spacious service provides for 31 residents who are supported through the evidence-based Therapeutic Community model. The service is based in a modern, newly refurbished centre, with excellent links to the city centre and a wide range of off-site activities available through our network of partnerships.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

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.

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.

You will have experience of working with people with multiple needs including addiction and have a working knowledge of residential rehabilitation and strengthening recovery capital. 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 £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 (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

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.

The Role

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