Intensive Peer Recovery Worker – Chalmers Court

Blue Triangle; Scotland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension options

Generous annual leave

Double pay for festive bank holidays

Long service awards

Benefits platform discounts

In-house training

CPD

Employee assistance programme

Family-friendly policies

Life Assurance 3x salary

Blue Light Card membership

Refer a friend £200

Job summary

Blue Triangle is recruiting an Intensive Peer Recovery Worker to help people thrive in the community. You will provide intensive recovery support to individuals, helping them access services and work toward independence in secure, supportive environments.

You will work with a compassionate team, using IT systems for case management and records, while maintaining dignity, respect and person-centred approaches in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold an SVQ level 3 or higher.
• Experience supporting vulnerable people and challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Comfortable using IT systems and keeping records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive recovery support to individuals experiencing homelessness and with complex addiction needs in supported accommodation.
• Review, monitor and evaluate progress via case management systems to achieve person-centred outcomes.
• Maintain and update recording systems and documentation within required timeframes.
• Help turn support into independence for service users.

Skills

SVQ Level 3 or above

Experience with vulnerable people

IT literacy

Independent working

Flexibility

Education

SVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Looking for a role where you can help people thrive? As an Intensive Peer Recovery Worker at Blue Triangle, an award-winning Scottish charity, you’ll be part of a team that has each other’s backs, providing a safe, secure and supportive recovery outreach service for people in the community.

You’ll support individuals to access and sustain their recovery and become more involved in their community. Whether it’s reaching a goal, learning a new skill, becoming more independent or simply having a better day, you’ll be there to encourage, support and celebrate those moments together.

We look after our team too with competitive pay, a fully funded SVQ qualification, wellbeing support and real opportunities to develop your career.

We’re looking for people who are kind, passionate and creative, and who share our values.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How You’ll Support People to Thrive

• provide intensive recovery support to those experiencing homelessness and with complex addiction support needs, while living in supported accommodation services.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• and most importantly, help turn support into independence.

Is This You?

• You’re passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
• You believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
• You can build strong relationships and support people to make informed choices about their lives.
• You ideally hold an SVQ level 3 or above.
• You ideally possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• You’re comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop your skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.

Your Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension options
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.
• Inhouse training programmes
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A people-first culture that understands life beyond work, supported by a wide range of family-friendly policies.
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union, significant gym discounts, Blue Light Card membership, Unum Dental Cover Plans, £200 refer a friend scheme and many more