Peer Outreach Workers - Full Time and Part Time

Securitas UK; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

WithYou in East Ayrshire is seeking a Peer Outreach Support Worker to engage with and promote recovery from drug and alcohol use in East Ayrshire. You will encourage people in recovery to access support services and participate in recovery initiatives, drawing on your lived experience to build trust.

This outreach role covers Irvine Valley and Stewarton, with the base in Kilmarnock and most time spent in community venues.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of drugs or alcohol is essential.
• Minimum of 12 months clear of illicit or non-prescribed drug or alcohol use.
• Good local knowledge of the specified area.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals in the community to promote recovery.
• Provide harm reduction and structured interventions.
• Act as an ambassador for recovery within East Ayrshire Recovery Network.

Skills

Empathy

Engagement skills

Teamwork

Community outreach

Open and honest

Job description

Job Description

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As a Peer Support Worker in East Ayrshire you will engage with and promote recovery from drug and alcohol use. You will encourage and support people with harmful alcohol and/or drug use and possible mental health issues to access and get involved with recovery initiatives and support services. You will encourage and support people in recovery to come together for mutual support and the development of their own recovery. You will also be an ambassador for recovery as an active member of the East Ayrshire Recovery Network.

This is an outreach position and we are seeking someone with lived experience of drugs/alcohol with the ability to engage, and build relationships with individuals in the target areas of Irvine Valley and Stewarton. The service base is in Kilmarnock, but the bulk of work time will be spent in community locations. The post involves pro‑active engagement with individuals, in the community working at a range of venues and with local agencies.

You will be a non judgemental, approachable person with good values. Full training will be provided and local knowledge would be beneficial.

The post is temporary till 29th January 2027 with the possibility of an extension.

The Peer Support Worker will be an active and integral part of our team, bringing ideas and solutions so we can develop and improve our recovery communities, helping our clients to get onto the path to recovery. In your role, you will reach people through outreach, harm reduction, structured interventions and activities and will show through your own experience, knowledge and learning that change is possible.

• You will have been on your own journey with drugs or alcohol and will be willing to use that experience to help others
• Good local knowledge of the specified area.
• Minimum of 12 months clear of illicit or non‑prescribed drug or alcohol use.
• Ability to show empathy, sensitivity, and a tactful, non‑judgemental attitude.
• Open, honest, and respectful toward self and others.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and under supervision.
• Strong team‑working abilities.
• Have a positive attitude and passion for helping others.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to behave in accordance with all policies and procedures of WithYou and the East Ayrshire Recovery Network.

Join our team as a Peer Outreach Support Worker in East Ayrshire.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in East Ayrshire is looking for Peer Support Workers to join our team in providing high‑quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are looking for a role where you can connect with and support people who are using drugs or alcohol using your own lived experience, and are passionate about changing people’s lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.

We have one full time and one part time role available, we are open to considering a range part time hours. Both roles are fixed term until 29/01/2027 with the possibility of extension. The salary for this position is £26,250 per annum (pro rata if part time).

Please note that lived experience of drugs or alcohol is an essential requirement for this position. We ask that previous applicants do not submit a further application.

Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Please note that the closing date is 22nd September 2026; however, we may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.