Job Description
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About Us
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Townend House in Symington, Ayrshire is a residential rehab facility within Scotland accommodating up to 23 residents, offering high-quality facilities and focusing on a person-centred approach to support individuals on their recovery journey. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
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Our service offers a comprehensive group work programme that includes psychoeducation sessions, therapeutic groups, and opportunities to engage with 12-step fellowship. These are designed to help individuals build self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and establish strong, supportive recovery networks.
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We believe in a holistic approach that focuses on empowerment, personal growth, and lasting recovery—supporting people to rebuild their lives with confidence, purpose, and connection.
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The Role
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As an Addiction Rehab Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide emotional, practical, and therapeutic support to residents helping them to develop coping skills, access community resources, and achieve personal goals.
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Key Responsibilities:
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- Provide one-to-one support to individuals in recovery.
- Assist in facilitating group work and psychoeducation sessions.
- Encourage and support participation in 12-step fellowship meetings and community recovery activities.
- Support residents with daily living skills, health, and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, counsellors, and social workers.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with organisational policies.
- Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.
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About You
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We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and passionate about helping others make positive life changes.
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Essential Criteria:
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- Experience supporting vulnerable adults or people affected by addiction, homelessness, or mental health issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- This is a night shift role covering weekdays and weekends. The occasional day shift may be required.
- Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding principles.
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Desirable:
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- Member of SSSC or willing to register.
- SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
- Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, and recovery models.
- Familiarity with the 12-step approach or similar peer-support frameworks.
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What We Offer
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- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
- Pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven working environment.
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Townend House is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of addiction and recovery
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Job Type: Full-time
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Benefits:
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- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
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Work Location: In person
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