Tayside Council on Alcohol Vacancy
Post: Peer Mentor
Salary: £21,840 per annum
Terms: Fixed Term for 3 years/ 35 hours a week. Funding in place for 3 years, subject to successfully meeting agreed project outcomes.
Responsible to: Angus Locality Manager - Ashton Dempster
Place of Work: Arbroath, Angus
Ref No: 1/25
Brief Description of Duties:
As a Recovery Mentor, you will support individuals in their recovery journey within the Well Bean Recovery Cafes across Angus. You will assist our partnership agency, Hillcrest Futures, in running the Well Bean Cafes.
Responsibilities may include:
1. Collection of food
2. Set up of cafe space
3. Clean-up of space
4. Providing one-to-one and/or group support
You will offer support for individuals who are in recovery, aiding personal development and helping to create pathways to engagement with relevant support services and meaningful social and community-based activities.
The Cafes play a key role in supporting those in recovery to overcome barriers; they help create trusting relationships between workers and individuals in the recovery community. They provide a safe space where support and encouragement can empower individuals to take charge of their lives and access and maintain engagement with relevant support and services. Sometimes, the cafes are simply a place to find warmth, food, and company. Your role would involve collaboration with partnership agencies to ensure all feel welcome, safe, and supported within the cafe setting.
Driving licence and access to a car are essential.
Additional Information:
More information on the post can be obtained by contacting Ashton Dempster at Ashton.Dempster@tca-angus.com or by phoning 01241 872989. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
An application form and Job Description/Person Spec can be downloaded from the TCA website: https://alcoholtayside.com/get-involved/#vacancies
Completed applications should be returned directly by e-mail/post/by hand to Ronnie Ritchie, Tayside Council on Alcohol, The Wishart, 50 Constable Street, Dundee DD4 6AD. Telephone: 01382 456012, Ronnie.Ritchie@tca-dundee.com. Registered Charity Number SC006511.
Please note the closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 29th January 2025.
Applicants must note that interviews for this post will be held on Wednesday 5th February 2025.
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