Lead Practitioner - Aberdeenshire Peer Service

Turning Point Scotland ,
Aberdeen, City of Aberdeen
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Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £19,657 - £22,039

Overview

BecauseScotlandCares Turning Point Scotland are recruiting for an exciting new Peer Support Service in Aberdeenshire commissioned by Aberdeenshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership. The service will support, coach and mentor volunteers to support others affected by problematic alcohol and drug use. The service aims to increase the accessibility, availability and variety of peer support available in Aberdeenshire Main duties and responsibilities Support to people who use services - To: provide support and assistance to people who we support in accordance with their support plans and service aims. be responsible for undertaking initial and on-going assessments of people who we support. advise people who we support in accordance with guidance from senior colleagues or in accordance with the service aims. be a key worker for a person or people who have complex or multiple needs. maintain professional confidentiality and boundaries at all times. support and assist people who we support in crisis situations, and/or manage physical risk or behaviour likely to cause incidents, in accordance with the support plan or service protocol. travel within the service area you are contracted for and supporting the travel and transportation of people who we support in accordance with their support plan (mobility, own car, service vehicles, public transport etc). have an good understanding of the causes and effects of social exclusion as is relevant to the service and area in which you work. For more information, please click " apply now " to be redirected to our website. Charity No SCO28827

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