Inpatient Recovery Support Worker – Substance Misuse

NHS National Services Scotland; Horn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for Kinclaven Ward, a specialist inpatient substance misuse service. You will support patients through detox and recovery, working in a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care and meaningful therapeutic relationships.

The role involves rotational day and night duties, with 36 hours per week, contributing to recovery outcomes within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing outstanding care.
• Experience in mental health or substance misuse is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Support individuals throughout their recovery journey.
• Help deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a specialist environment.
• Work alongside nurses, doctors and allied health professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Mental health exposure (desirable)

Job description

NHS Tayside is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for Kinclaven Ward, a specialist inpatient substance misuse service. You will support patients through detox and recovery, working in a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care and meaningful therapeutic relationships.

The role involves rotational day and night duties, with 36 hours per week, contributing to recovery outcomes within a supportive environment.