Job summary Our service in the Borders is looking for a part time Recovery Worker to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group.
Main duties of the job This role is about:understanding your clientskeeping them safecreating a plan they can achieve with your supportchecking in with them and reviewing their progresskeeping accurate and timely records of your contact with themworking effectively with other social care providers Housing, to cover all aspects of their successful recoverycontinuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clientssupporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care About us Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether.
We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are With You.
Job description Job responsibilities If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.This role is specifically to provide support to clients pre, during and post entry to residential rehabilitation.
The role involves transporting clients to residential rehabilitation services in areas typically outside of the Scottish Borders for which travel expenses are reimbursed.
On occasion this role will require a degree of flexibility in working hours.This is a part time role working hours per week.
Please note for this role SVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care is required for SSSC registration purposes, a driving license and access to a vehicle is also essential.As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse.
You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help.
You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be.
We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help.There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners.
If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.Diversity StatementAs 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.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential SVQ level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meet the registration requirements Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced PVG check.
Experience Essential To be successful in this role you will: have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work have good oral and written communication skills be comfortable using IT and digital media be organised and able to manage your time effectively able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion be happy to support other With You locations when needed Desirable We'll give your application priority if you: have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations A full job description and person specification is available on request.