Peer Recovery Worker: Empower Recovery Journeys

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Ayr; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Scotland invites applications for a Peer Recovery Worker based at Ailsa Hospital on a fixed-term contract to 31/03/2027. The role is 36 hours per week, 09:00–17:00, with pro-rata consideration for part-time staff.

You will provide one-to-one and group peer support to people accessing services, drawing on lived experience of recovery or supporting a family member, and promote recovery-focused approaches that empower individuals toward independence.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 in healthcare or relevant previous experience working with people with mental health and/or Alcohol and Drug problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one peer support to individuals accessing services.
• Provide group peer support sessions.
• Promote recovery-focused approaches to empower independence.

Skills

Driving Licence

Lived experience of recovery

Education

SVQ 3 in healthcare or relevant experience

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Scotland invites applications for a Peer Recovery Worker based at Ailsa Hospital on a fixed-term contract to 31/03/2027. The role is 36 hours per week, 09:00–17:00, with pro-rata consideration for part-time staff.

You will provide one-to-one and group peer support to people accessing services, drawing on lived experience of recovery or supporting a family member, and promote recovery-focused approaches that empower individuals toward independence.