Recovery Coach (Peer) for Addiction Support

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Band 3 Recovery Worker to join the Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. Based at CIRCLE Recovery Hub, you will support a structured recovery programme and contribute to wider service activities.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver recovery groups, encourage engagement in structured programmes, and help service users access community resources and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use or mental health difficulties.
• Understanding of recovery-focused practice.
• Compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental approach.
• Experience supporting or facilitating groups.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.
• Good organisational skills and adaptability.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to build confidence, develop practical skills and achieve recovery goals.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver recovery groups and activities.
• Encourage engagement in structured recovery programmes.
• Help service users access onward community resources and opportunities.
• Record progress and gather feedback from people using the service.
• Contribute to development of recovery activities meeting service user needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues while using initiative within role boundaries.

Skills

Experience supporting people affected

Recovery-focused practice

Compassionate approach

Group facilitation experience

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal relationship building

Organisational skills

Independent working within a team

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Band 3 Recovery Worker to join the Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. Based at CIRCLE Recovery Hub, you will support a structured recovery programme and contribute to wider service activities.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver recovery groups, encourage engagement in structured programmes, and help service users access community resources and opportunities.