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Outreach and Peer Development Recovery Coordinator

Outreach and Peer Development Recovery Coordinator

Change Grow LiveScotland, Edinburgh
30+ days ago
Salary
£27,449.53–£31,529.41 yearly
Job description

About the role :

  • To deliver effective engagement, harm reduction and recovery focussed interventions as required for service users presenting with a range of drug and alcohol and offending problems in both a community and prison settings
  • Provide an arrest referral service ensuring a seamless link between police / prison custody suites, prison and the community.
  • Provide structured group work to clients, using evidence-based programmes including SMART Recovery and Foundations of Recovery, as well as drug awareness sessions, harm reduction and acupuncture.
  • Provide Assertive Outreach to service user’s locale, homes accommodation and the local community when appropriate and support to appointments to ensure social inclusion and maximise engagement
  • Provide Naloxone and Injecting Equipment Provision as part of a wider harm reduction package.
  • Manage referrals of individuals seen at the police station or referred by police or custody nurses.
  • Support peer initiatives and service user feedback
  • Act as link between the service and the recovery communities within Edinburgh.

About you :

  • Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working in the criminal justice or related field
  • An in-depth understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with drug misuse and offending in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships
  • The ability to work unsociable hours as and when required.
  • Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
  • Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
  • Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice
  • Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal / external stakeholders
  • Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
  • Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
  • Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others

    • What we will give to you :

  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
  • Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
  • A friendly and supportive team
  • Training, career development & progression opportunities
  • Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.

    • The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain Police Vetting.

    Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

    If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here

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    Recovery Coordinator • Scotland, Edinburgh