Peer Outreach Workers - Full Time and Part TimeNHS

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Peer Support Worker in East Ayrshire you will engage with and promote recovery from drug and alcohol use. You will encourage and support people with harmful alcohol and/or drug use and possible mental health issues to access and get involved with recovery initiatives and support services. You will encourage and support people in recovery to come together for mutual support and the development of their own recovery. You will also be an ambassador for recovery as an active member of the East Ayrshire Recovery Network.

Job description

Please see the job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.