Lead Practitioner, Drugs & Alcohol Recovery - Arran

Turning Point Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training and development courses

Funded SVQ qualification

Career progression

Family friendly policies

35 holidays per year

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland’s North Ayrshire PEAR Service is seeking a Lead Practitioner based on the Island of Arran. The role carries a 37-hour week, permanent contract, and a salary of £28,255–£31,777 per year. You will work independently, carry caseloads, and build strong multi-agency partnerships.

Responsibilities include assessments, outreach, and delivering workshops, with an emphasis on person-centred support and recovery planning within a drug and alcohol context.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a drug and alcohol service.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assessments, reviews & managing your individual caseload.
• Build & maintain multi agency relationships with local partners.
• Deliver 1-2-1 outreach support & facilitating drop-in sessions.
• Deliver and participate in group workshops and group activities.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Turning Point Scotland’s North Ayrshire PEAR Service is seeking a Lead Practitioner based on the Island of Arran. The role carries a 37-hour week, permanent contract, and a salary of £28,255–£31,777 per year. You will work independently, carry caseloads, and build strong multi-agency partnerships.

Responsibilities include assessments, outreach, and delivering workshops, with an emphasis on person-centred support and recovery planning within a drug and alcohol context.