NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Support Worker to work within Caithness Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service team, based in Thurso. This role is to provide person centred care to people who use drugs and alcohol within Caithness under supervision of a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Nurse. You will be expected to carry out agreed programmes of care as appropriate to support recovery, as well as assertively outreaching people who are identified as at risk of harm.

A full clean current, driving licence is essential and have access to own car for business purposes, although a pool car may be available.

This is a fixed term 37 hours per week post, worked in accordance with service requirements.

Informal queries to: Lesley Campbell, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service Team Lead, Lesley.Campbell6@nhs.scot, Tel: 01847 891224 or Marie Cuthbert, Integrated Team Manager, marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot Tel: 07974 107022.

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