Recovery Advocacy Project Worker

Qualification and job purpose

Lomond and Argyll Advocacy service are looking for a person who may have had experience of problematic alcohol or substance use, either;

· personally and in recovery

· Worked in Recovery and substance use support services.

· or someone close to you.

The post will focus on improving access to independent advocacy and other local supports for people impacted by problematic alcohol or substance use. The post will also provide rights based advocacy approach in line with the Scottish Government’s Strategy: Rights, Respect and Recovery.

This post requires the successful candidate to apply for membership of the PVG Scheme.

This will be achieved by:

· undertaking relevant training on a Rights Based Approach in Independent Advocacy

· working with individuals in line with the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

· working within the aims of LAAS

· managing your workload efficiently in accordance with the policies and procedures of LAAS

· working as an individual and being self motivated, but also ability to work as part of a team

· developing your skills by identifying opportunities for learning

· promoting and raising awareness of LAAS and its work across Cowal area

· monitoring progress towards specific project targets and outcomes

· using networking techniques to create links with appropriate individuals and groups (statutory and voluntary) to raise awareness of Independent Advocacy

· supporting LAAS to develop and deliver learning opportunities

Self-management

· take responsibility for implementing policies, procedures and protocols of LAAS into your daily work

· develop resilience strategies

· take responsibility for personal safety in and out of the office according to LAAS procedures

· present a positive image of LAAS at all times

· reflect on your practice

· awareness of your own learning and development needs

· undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Line Manager

Training, support & supervision

You will be provided with ongoing support. This post requires the successful candidate to complete and undertake learning on Rights Based Advocacy. The post holder will identify their own learning needs and participate in identified learning opportunities when required.

Other duties

This job description is a broad picture of the post at the date of presentation. It is not an exhaustive list of possible duties, and it is recognised that posts change and evolve over time. Consequently, this is not a contractual document, and the post holder will be required to carry out any other duties to the equivalent level that are necessary to fulfil the purpose of the post.

SALARY IS PRO RATA

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: From £26,098.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dunoon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dunoon

Application deadline: 29/05/2023