Recovery Support Worker, Drumhar Health Centre PKC

Main Purpose of the Role

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.

Recovery Support Worker – PKC
13977
£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.

• Recover 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 programmes, 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 organisational 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.

• 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.

• A generous annual leave package
• Six days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies including 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

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.

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. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including former armed forces personnel and reservists. Working with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role and you will be required to undergo the necessary checks.