Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Recovery Support Worker - PKC13977
£28,812 - £31,346
Drumhar Health Centre, Perth
A recovery support worker provides practical, emotional, and recovery-focused support to individuals with mental health issues or substance misuse problems, helping them achieve independence, social inclusion, and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Recovery support workers assist service users in achieving recovery goals through both individual and group support.
Supporting social work assistants and social workers in the team to achieve outcomes identified in respect of personalised care planning and risk assessments.
Core duties include:
- Facilitating and co-facilitating community-based groups such as creative activities, educational sessions, or social inclusion programs, tailored to service users’ interests and needs Providing one-to-one support in various settings including homes, hospitals, hostels, and community spaces, focusing on self-care, daily living skills, and social engagement.
- Supporting and promoting independence by helping service users access education, employment, health services, benefits, and community resources.
- Monitoring progress and risk by observing mental and physical health, identifying early signs of relapse, and reporting to care coordinators or senior staff.
- Maintaining records and documentation in line with organizational policies, confidentiality, and data protection standards.
- Promoting recovery and well-being through practical advice, harm reduction, and encouragement of positive lifestyle changes.
- Recovery support workers operate in diverse settings, including:
Service users’ homes or local community spaces for individualized support
Recovery workers work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and external agencies such as housing or probation services.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
While specific requirements vary, recovery support workers typically need:
- Experience or aptitude in working with vulnerable adults or young people, particularly in substance misuse contexts.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
- Practical skills in supporting daily living, health promotion, and social inclusion Literacy, IT and numeracy skills, often demonstrated through qualifications such as GCSEs or equivalent .
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training and induction to maintain up-to-date knowledge of recovery practices, safeguarding, and health and safety.
You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Access to a range of benefits
- Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Louise Glover on 01738 564261 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or [email protected] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
