Job Description

Salary

25,720 - 26,446 per annum plus company benefits

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Region

Perth and Kinross

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Social Care

Date posted

05/08/2025

Job reference

REQ000063

Hillcrest is recruiting for a Project Worker

About the Service

Hillcrest Futures are looking to recruit a Adult Drug and Alcohol Project Worker for Perth and Kinross. The Adult Drug and Alcohol Service is Hillcrest Futures' service for adults who use substances across Perth & Kinross. This service operates in partnership other key stakeholders to offer a wide range of supports to people affected by drug and alcohol issues and associated harms. We support individuals to build on their strengths and develop strategies to initiate and maintain their own recovery from problematic drug and alcohol use. We support family members struggling to cope with a loved one's addiction to drugs and alcohol to improve their wellbeing and manage their situation more constructively

About the Role

One-to-one support - we provide information, advice and guidance to people with substance use issues. If you have the skills to engage and motivate, and thrive on seeing others reach their potential, then this could be the role for you. Peer Support groups and mutual aid

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we deliver groups to help people to develop new hobbies and interests as well as helping to support each other through talking about their shared experience. You will be provided with support and training to deliver groups and activities. Community Engagement

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we have opportunities for people in recovery to help others though accessing community recovery cafes which we deliver across Perth and Kinross. As part of this role you will support the delivery of recovery cafes as well as linking people into new groups and supports.

About You

You will;

Will have experience of supporting people and knowledge of harm reduction. Be self-motivated and able to work under your own initiative. Experience in the field of substance use will ideally be required, but not essential. Have a valid driving licence and a vehicle available to use for business. Be educated to SCQF Level 7 SVQ3 or equivalent

About the Benefits

Pension Scheme Flexible Working Patterns Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary) Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories) * Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)