Join our team as a Peer Outreach Support Worker in East Ayrshire.
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in East Ayrshire is looking for Peer Support Workers to join our team in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are looking for a role where you can connect with and support people who are using drugs or alcohol using your own lived experience, and are passionate about changing people’s lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.
We are recruiting for outreach roles in Stewarton, Galston and Newmilns. The service base is in Kilmarnock, but the bulk of work time will be spent in community locations. We have two full time roles available, we are open to part time hours so please do apply if this is something you are interested in - please note your preferred working pattern in your application. Both roles are fixed term until 29/01/2027 with the possibility of extension. The salary for this position is £26,250 per annum (pro rata if part time).
Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.
Please note that the closing date is 6th July 2026; however, we may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they would like to be considered for this role.