Lived Experience Support Worker (Pre & Post Residential Support Service)
- Location:
- Ballochyle House, Kirk St, Dunoon, PA23 7DP
- Salary:
- £21,583 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time, Part Time
- Hours:
- 37.5 hours per week
Our vibrant service in Argyll and Bute provides support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have service bases in Helensburgh, Dunoon, Oban and Isla but we cover the entirety of the region. Much of our work is carried out in the communities we serve. We have been funded by the Corra Foundation to deliver an intensive wraparound support service to people seeking admission to residential services
What we’re looking for
We are seeking to recruit people who have lived experience of drug and alcohol use who are looking to support others on their recovery journey and make a difference within local communities. The ideal person will be passionate, friendly, non judgemental and committed to learning new skills and becoming an established part of our highly skilled team. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to undertake the SVQ Level 3 award in Social Services and Healthcare
Further information
This job is subject to a PVG check
We have 2 permanent roles and we can offer full time (37.5 hours) or part time (22.5 hours) per week.
Interviews are planned to be held on 30th May 2022.
If you have any queries about this role please contact Louise Stewart, Contracts Manager via email: louise.stewart@wearewithyou.org.uk