Recovery Co-oridnator

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with strong interpersonal, community engagement and coordination skills to make a real difference to people and communities in Aberdeenshire affected by alcohol and drugs.

The post holder will be part of the Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Support Team and will help deliver a human rights-based approach across ADP activity. The role will work alongside partners, recovery communities and people with lived and living experience to strengthen recovery connections, increase peer-led support and develop visible recovery activity across Aberdeenshire.

The successful candidate will actively engage with recovery communities, families, young people, community groups and partner organisations to understand local needs, strengths, gaps and opportunities. They will support the development and promotion of peer-led recovery activities, coordinate and deliver a Peer Facilitator training package, and help new recovery groups move towards co-facilitation and, where appropriate, independent peer-led delivery.

A key focus of the role will be to support action on stigma by promoting positive recovery messages, increasing the visibility of recovery and encouraging compassionate, rights-based language and practice across communities and partner organisations. The post holder will also support recovery communities and peer-led groups to identify funding opportunities, share learning and evidence impact.

The role will involve regular travel across Aberdeenshire to attend meetings, recovery groups, training sessions, community events and partner or service locations. A full current driving licence and access to a car are required in order to undertake the full range of duties of the post.

The interviews are expected to be held on 11/11/2026.

Informal enquiries to: Claire Johnstone, ADP Project Manager, by email at claire.johnstone@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 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 both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

A full current driving licence and access to a car required for travel across Aberdeenshire.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.