Support Practitioner

Turning Point Scotland; Stevenston; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Matching

Training & Development

Employer pension 4%

35 days holiday

Job summary

Turning Point Scotland’s North Ayrshire Prevention, Early intervention and Recovery (PEAR) Service is looking for Support Practitioners to join their small, but mighty team in Stevenston.

You will review and update support plans, carry out 1-2-1 outreach and group activities with a focus on recovery journeys, safeguarding and community safety. The role offers full-time and part-time hours with a salary between £25,879 and £26,843 pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a drug and alcohol service is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Values the benefits of a personal recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Review and update support plans, risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Contribute to a safe working environment for colleagues, people we support and the wider community.
• Deliver 1-2-1 outreach support.
• Deliver and participate in group workshops and group activities.

Skills

Experience in drug and alcohol service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Recovery-oriented approach

Job description

North Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Recovery and Early Intervention Service

Type of service Drugs and Alcohol Service

Job Type Support Practitioner

Hours of work Full and Part Time available & Relief Hours

Job Description

Post: Support Practitioner

Service: North Ayrshire Prevention, Early intervention and Recovery (PEAR) Service

Based: Stevenson and surrounding areas

Hours: Full Time & Part Time Available

Salary: £25,879 - £26,843 (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Care to join us?

Turning Point Scotland’s North Ayrshire Prevention, Early intervention and Recovery (PEAR) Service is looking for Support Practitioners to join their small, but mighty team.

North Ayrshire (P.E.A.R.) Serviceis a drug and alcohol support service based in Stevenston.

What you’ll do

• Review and update support plans, risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Contribute to a safe working environment for colleagues, people we support and the wider community.
• Deliver 1-2-1 outreach support
• Deliver and participate in group workshops and group activities

What we’re looking for

• Experience of working in a drug and alcohol service is desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Someone who understands and genuinely values the benefits of a personal recovery journey

North Ayrshire PEAR service

We involveall ofthe individuals who use our service to shape our service and benefit communities. They have an input into what activities we offer that willbenefitthem in their recovery and beyond. We offer 1-2-1 support, group work, therapeutic activities including relaxation andacu-detox in service and community settings. We are a very person-centred support service and stay in line with our logo “Your journey, your way. Your service, your say".

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We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date

Turning Point Scotland havePlatinum accreditationinInvestors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work basedassessment
  
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No

Does the post include personal care? No

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? No

Will the service users be involved in this process? No

Interview Date 1 October 2026