Recovery Worker - South Ayrshire (Ref:0050ZD)

NHS; Ayr; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a passionate Recovery Worker in South Ayrshire to support individuals with alcohol and drug use challenges. This role involves collaboration with clients to create treatment plans and manage a caseload, promoting recovery in a supportive environment. The position is full-time, with a salary of £25,000 yearly, complemented by generous benefits including annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and a referral bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday or special occasion

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Paid volunteer leave

Auto-enrollment into pension scheme

Access to Blue Light Card for discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme with £500 bonus

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent is essential.
• Registration with SSSC or meeting registration requirements required.
• Satisfactory enhanced PVG check for safeguarding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to create personalized treatment plans.
• Manage an active caseload and ensure continuity of care.
• Work collaboratively with partners and communities for accessibility.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Relationship Building

Resilience

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Job description

Recovery Worker - South Ayrshire (Ref:0050ZD)

Our service in South Ayrshire provides support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Recovery Worker who is motivated to work as part of a thriving and diverse team, ensuring recovery opportunities are available for individuals at any point in their recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

Our Recovery Workers work with our service users to help them determine their goals, ambitions, and passions. They collaborate with clients to create personalized treatment plans and support them back onto the path to recovery. This role is integral to With You, as a frontline worker, delivering continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, intervention delivery, and key work responsibilities. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with service users, treating them respectfully and with dignity.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgment, to over 100,000 people annually across England and Scotland facing challenges with drugs, alcohol, and mental health. Our name reflects our identity as a positive space where individuals can progress, connect, and receive expert help tailored to their needs. Our staff team is dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. If you're passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

You will work collaboratively with partners and communities to ensure accessibility and uphold the principles of a Recovery Oriented System of Care and person-centered practice. An SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) are essential for this role.

We operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free support to more than 100,000 people each year.

The closing date for applications is 23rd July 2025. The position is full-time, permanent, with a salary of £25,000 per annum. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, with occasional late-night Tuesday and Saturday morning shifts as needed.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave annually
• Auto-enrollment into our pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for savings on high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals, subject to completion of a 6-month probation period

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diverse voices and experiences. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, all ages, and armed forces veterans. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the selection process for applicants with disabilities or medical conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meeting registration requirements
• Satisfactory enhanced PVG check for safeguarding compliance

Experience

• Positive and motivated with strong communication skills across diverse settings
• Organized with excellent time management
• Experience in health, social care, or related fields
• Experience delivering services in community settings
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Resilient under pressure and able to prioritize tasks
• Flexible with working hours and willing to support other locations when needed
• Experience or volunteering with people who use substances is preferred; applications from those with lived experience are welcomed.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to screen for any criminal convictions.