AC - Recovery Worker (OR)

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Inverness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts through Blue Light scheme

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Care concierge service

Job summary

CrossReach is seeking a compassionate Recovery Worker to support adults on their journey to recovery from substance use in Scotland. The role involves one-to-one and group support, developing personalised recovery plans, and liaising with families and partner agencies.

A PVG check and SSSC registration are required, and applicants should be prepared to work flexibly including evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will have experience in similar care settings and ideally hold SVQ Level

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults in recovery from substance use or similar care setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; non-judgmental and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Willingness to work towards SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with individuals in recovery and understand their needs and aspirations.
• Develop and implement personalised recovery plans using therapeutic interventions and relapse prevention tools.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure joined‑up care.
• Keep accurate records and support service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamworking

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Join CrossReach and Help People Change Their Lives

Are you passionate about supporting adults in their recovery from substance use issues? At CrossReach, we’ve been providing life‑changing care and support across Scotland for over 150 years. Now, we’re looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team.

As a Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting adults on their journey to recovery from problematic substance use. You’ll provide both practical and emotional support, working alongside individuals to build on their strengths, set personal goals, and develop strategies for long‑term recovery. Whether it’s through one‑to‑one sessions, group work, or by liaising with other professionals, your contribution will be key in helping people regain control of their lives.

In this role, you’ll build trusting relationships with the people you support, taking time to understand their needs and aspirations. You’ll develop and implement personalised recovery plans, using therapeutic interventions, harm reduction strategies, and relapse prevention tools to support meaningful change. Collaboration will be central to your work, as you engage with families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure joined‑up care. Keeping accurate records and contributing to the ongoing development of the service will also be part of your responsibilities.

We’re looking for someone who has experience working with individuals affected by substance use or within a similar care setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a non‑judgmental and empathetic approach. A genuine desire to support recovery, combined with the flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required, is important. Ideally, you will hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.

Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances.

Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.

As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on [e-mail]