Mentor/Resource Worker

Tayside Council on Alcohol Vacancy

Post : Recovery Mentor (supporting people in their recovery journey)

Salary : £20.729.80 per annum (35 hours) or £8,884.20 per annum (15 hours) - £11.39 per hour.

Terms: 35 hrs per week, fixed term for 36 months or Job share, 15hrs per week for 36 months.

Responsible to: Ashton Julien, TCA Angus Locality Manager

Place of Work: TCA Office, Arbroath

Ref No: 2/23

Brief Description of Duties:

As a Recovery Mentor you will be supporting individuals in their recovery journey. We would particularly welcome candidates with lived experience (this can be personal experience, or experience gained through a close relative, friend or as a carer).

The mentor will provide tailored, trauma informed 1:1 input for the individuals who are in recovery, to support personal development and create pathways to engaging with relevant support services as well as meaningful social and community-based activities. The worker will meet with the individuals they are working with on an outreach basis weekly with flexibility for additional weekly contact should there be a requirement to provide this.  

This 1:1 trauma informed input is a key part in supporting those in recovery to overcome barriers; it creates a trusting relationship between the worker and the individual where support and encouragement can be provided to empower them to take charge of their lives, manage appointments, access and maintain engagement with relevant support and services. The mentor will liaise with partner agencies involved (with consent) to ensure seamless care and support can be provided so the individuals needs are met.   

Additional Information: More information on the post can be obtained by contacting on ashton.julien@alcoholtayside.com or by phoning 01241 872989.

An application form and Job Description/Person Spec can be downloaded from the TCA website https://alcoholtayside.com/get-involved/#vacancies

Completed applications should be returned direct by e-mail/post/by hand to Ronnie Ritchie, Tayside Council on Alcohol, The Wishart, 50 Constable Street, Dundee DD4 6AD Telephone: 01382 456012, ronnie.ritchie@alcoholtayside.com. Registered Charity Number SC006511

Please note closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd February 2023 at 9am.

Applicants should note that interviews for this post will be held face to face on Monday 6th February 2023 in the TCA Arbroath office.