GCVS is posting this role on behalf of Lomond and Argyll Advocacy service.
Lomond and Argyll Advocacy service are looking for a person who has Lived Experience of problematic alcohol or substance use,
- either personally and in recovery
- Awareness through a family member or close friend
- Working knowledge of substance and alcohol dependency issues
This is a part time post, and will focus on continuing to improve access to independent advocacy and other local supports for people impacted by problematic alcohol or substance use. The post will also provide rights based peer advocacy in line with the Scottish Governments Strategy: Rights, Respect and Recovery.
This will be achieved by:
- undertaking relevant learning and development on a Rights Based Approach in Independent Advocacy
- working with individuals in line with the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance
- working within the aims of LAAS
- managing your workload efficiently in accordance with the policies and procedures of LAAS
- working as an individual, but also as part of a team
- developing your skills by identifying opportunities for learning
- promoting and raising awareness of LAAS and its work across Argyll and Bute with a focus on ensuring awareness within services and communities on the Isle of Bute.
- uploading information, maintaining files on joint virtual working space
- Sending and receiving emails and using a range of digital platforms’
delivering rights based independent advocacy
- monitoring progress towards specific project targets and outcomes
- using and developing existing networking techniques to create links with appropriate individuals and groups (statutory and voluntary) to raise awareness of Independent Advocacy
- supporting LAAS to develop and deliver learning opportunities
This post requires the successful candidate to apply for membership of the PVG Scheme.
Flexible hours to be worked between 9-5 Monday to Friday. Ability to work from home within area however the ability to travel in the locality is essential.