Hillcrest Futures are recruiting 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 also 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– 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– 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 recent groups and supports.

About You

As a Project Worker, you will:

- Have experience of supporting people and knowledge of harm reduction.
- Be self-motivated and able to work under your own initiative.
- Have 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

- 32 days minimum annual leave (based on full time hours)
- Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
- Family Friendly Policies
- Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
- Defined contribution pension scheme available:
- Contributions = 5% Employee and 4% Employer

- Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
- Enhanced Health Care Package including:

- £50 towards chiropody and podiatry
- £60 towards dental care
- £75 towards the costs of eye related care
- £150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
- £200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
- £200 towards specialist consultations and investigations

- Unlimited access to online, telephone and video GP appointments
- Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

We acknowledge that AI can support applications, but we ask that yours reflects your true self. By applying, you confirm that all information is accurate and represents your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Futures do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.

📌 Project Worker (Perth)
🏢 The Service
📍 Perth