Young Person’s Recovery Coach

Scvo; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very generous annual leave entitlement

Duvet days

Death in service policy

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Murray’s Initiative in Glasgow is seeking a Young Person’s Recovery Coach to promote recovery among young people where alcohol and/or drugs have been a risk. You will tailor personal development, provide emotional and practical support, and help set realistic goals toward employability.

The role reports to the Service Manager - Employability, requires PVG membership, and involves regular contact via phone, face-to-face, and group sessions.

Qualifications

• May hold a qualification in Advice and Guidance, or have equivalent learning gained through hands-on practice.
• Strong background in employability support or the voluntary sector, with experience of working directly with people to help them move towards sustainable employment
• Demonstrable experience of providing person-centred support to individuals within addiction, recovery, community justice, mental health, or homelessness services.
• Demonstratable knowledge and understanding of the impact that alcohol and/or drugs has on individuals, families and their communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support through a variety of activities including regular telephone contact, face to face meetings, virtual mediums, mentoring, 1-1 job coaching and group employability training sessions.
• Support young people to engage with and benefit from a wide range of recovery services, maximising benefits and recovery capital towards sustained recovery.
• Assist young people to explore their skills, experience, and aspirations and look for opportunities to work towards longer term goals, such as supporting participants into volunteering, training and/or education opportunities.
• Providing quality support services to young people through effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and review of their requirements in partnership with them.
• Meeting contractual compliance and promote the unique, person centred ethos of Murray’s Initiative.
• Prioritise workload to ensure a high quality, person-centred service to all young people.
• Adhere to the implementation of risk management procedures (including child and adult safeguarding protocols) taking personal responsibility for keeping up to date on the requirements of these procedures.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Service Manager – Employability.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

One-to-one support

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Education

Advice and Guidance qualification

Job description

## Young Person’s Recovery Coach* Murray's Initiative* Full time* £24,479* On site: Glasgow* Closing 23rd October 2026* Advertised from 9th October 2026* 35 hours per week including one evening per week & approximately 10 Saturdays per year on a rota basis. Fixed term until 31st March 2027* We understand that many will have other commitments outside of work and so flexible working, part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements will be considered for the right candidate#### RoleMurray’s Initiative (formerly known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works toreduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’sInitiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substanceuse. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal isto reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.Murray’s Initiative offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someoneelse's drinking. Murray’s Initiative delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employabilitysupport as well as a number of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors ofgender-based violence, young persons peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailoredwellbeing programmes.Murray’s Initiative is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive trainingportfolio including education aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles,COSCA Counselling Skills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.Murray’s Initiative deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and EastRenfrewshire, helping people make meaningful, positive change in their lives.The foundation of Murray’s Initiative is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work withus.**About the Role:**The role of the Young Person’s Recovery Coach will be to promote recovery for young people where alcohol and/or drugshave been a risk for them. They will make a real impact to the day to day lives of young people as they uniquelytailor their personal development, offer emotional and practical support and set realistic goals as part oftheir journey toemployability opportunities.The Young Person’s Recovery Coach will support young people to build confidence and develop the motivation and skillsneeded towards positive destinations such as employment, training, education and volunteering.The Young Person’s Recovery Coach will report to the Service Manager - Employability.This post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for children and/or protectedadults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.Key Responsibilities of the Young Person’s Recovery Coach:* Provide support through a variety of activities including regular telephone contact, face to face meetings, virtual mediums, mentoring, 1-1 job coaching and group employability training sessions.* Support young people to engage with and benefit from a wide range of recovery services, maximising benefits and recovery capital towards sustained recovery.* Assist young people to explore their skills, experience, and aspirations and look for opportunities to work towards longer term goals, such as supporting participants into volunteering, training and/or education opportunities.* Providing quality support services to young people through effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and review of their requirements in partnership with them. This includes the formulation of action plans.* Meeting contractual compliance and promote the unique, person centred ethos of Murray’s Initiative.* Prioritise workload to ensure a high quality, person-centred service to all young people.* Adhere to the implementation of risk management procedures (including child and adult safeguarding protocols) taking personal responsibility for keeping up to date on the requirements of these procedures.* Undertake any other duties as required by the Service Manager – Employability.Qualifications and Experience:* May hold a qualification in Advice and Guidance, or have equivalent learning gained through hands-on practice.* Strong background in employability support or the voluntary sector, with experience of working directly with people to help them move towards sustainable employment* Demonstrable experience of providing person-centred support to individuals within addiction, recovery, community justice, mental health, or homelessness services.* Demonstratable knowledge and understanding of the impact that alcohol and/or drugs has on individuals, families and their communities.Skills and Competencies:* Be friendly, compassionate and naturally able to build relationships with individuals.* Comfortable working one-to-one with individuals who may be in recovery, or who have experience of the criminal justice system, mental health challenges or homelessness.* Understand the barriers people can face when accessing work and be able to offer practical, empathetic support that builds confidence and motivation.* Organised and outcomes-focused, with experience of helping people progress into training, volunteering or employment.* Confident using digital technology as part of your day-to-day work.* Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with participants and build good relationships.* Planning, organisation and co-ordination skills. Team working and networking skills.* Ability to work on own initiative and remotely from line management.* Commitment to working in line with Murray’s Initiatives values of collaboration, respect and empathy.**Why Join Us?*** Your work will contribute to make a real difference to people’s lives.* Competitive salary and benefits package : + Very generous annual leave entitlement: full time employees start with an annual leave entitlement of 37 days (inclusive of 12 bank holidays) which increases with length of service. + Duvet days where employees may take time off at short notice. + Death in service policy. + Cycle to work scheme where employees can save money on a new bike and spread the cost. + And much more!* Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.#### Application notesInterested candidates are invited to apply by completing the online applicationformIf you require our application form in another format, please contact [e-mail] date for applications: Monday 16th November 2026 at 9amShortlisting: Monday 16th November 2026Date of interviews: Tuesday 24th November and Thursday 26th November 2026Start date: ASAP**Equal Opportunity Employer:**Murray’s Initiative is an Equal Opportunities Organisation. We are committed to treating all workers and jobapplicants fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, religion orbelief, marital / civil partnership status, age, race, disability or gender identity and expression or any otherpersonal characteristic.