Primary Care Recovery Worker (Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services) - GLA13684

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization in Glasgow as a Primary Care Recovery Worker. You will play a vital role in supporting individuals with low to medium support needs in their recovery journey. Collaborating with GPs, you'll ensure patients receive the necessary care and support. This permanent role offers the chance to make a significant impact on community health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with low to medium support needs.
• Lived experience of recovery from drug and/or alcohol problems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals receiving Medication Assisted Treatment in the community.
• Work closely with GPs to assist patients.

Skills

Commitment to supporting people who use drugs and/or alcohol

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health/Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Role: Primary Care Recovery Worker (Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services)

Location: GCHSCP, Festival Business Centre, 150 Brand Street, Glasgow, G51 1DH and Rowan Park Business Centre

Contract Status: Permanent

Introduction

Are you interested in working for the largest local authority in Scotland, in partnership with the NHS, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our community? Then, you are in the right place!

About the Service

Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS) collaborates with GP enhanced services offering Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT standard 7) to patients in the community.

A new support model has been developed to assist GPs and individuals on MAT, leading to the creation of the Primary Care Recovery Worker role. As a Recovery Worker, you will support individuals with low to medium support needs receiving MAT in the community, working closely with their GP.

Location and Coverage

The team is based centrally within Glasgow City, supporting shared care GPs and their patients across North East, North West, and South Glasgow.

Candidate Requirements

• Commitment to supporting people who use drugs and/or alcohol.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health/Social Care or equivalent (essential).
• Lived or living experience of recovery from drug and/or alcohol problems will be considered (desirable).
• Membership of the PVG Scheme is essential upon appointment; candidates will need to cover the cost of PVG checks.

Additional Information

These roles are covered under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended). Interviews are scheduled for July 2025.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, contact:

• Ghazala Haq, Service Manager at 07785451119
• Carole Meakin at 07557012885 or via email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Working for Us

For more information about Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC), visit the GCC Website and review the GCC Conditions of Service.

Application Packs

Alternative formats for application packs (e.g., Braille, Audio, other languages) can be requested by calling 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted within 3 working days. Please request well in advance of the closing date to ensure timely completion of your application.

Further Information

Glasgow City Council is currently implementing a new pay and grading structure following a Job Evaluation exercise, which may affect current salary details in job adverts. For more details, see GCC Job Evaluation.