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Recovery Worker

Mid and East Lothian Drugs
Full time, Part time
On site: Midlothian and East Lothian
£26,515 - £31,340
Full time (35 hrs) or part time (17.5 hrs)
Closing 4 October 2025
Advertised from 6 September 2025

Role

Are you looking for a satisfying role in a recovery focussed organisation which offers a competitive Salary Structure and an Incremental Scale? Do you want to work in a positive working environment and be part of a dynamic and vibrant team? MELD offers a whole range of benefits including professional supervision, development and training and a generous annual leave allowance, plus your birthday off. 

MELD is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our recovery team. We are recruiting people who are committed to providing high quality services for individuals with substance use issues, who can work effectively as part of a dynamic team and in partnership with statutory services. 

MELD will consider job share for full time roles. 

You will be expected to provide advice, information and support to individuals who are experiencing difficulties with substance use and related issues. An appropriate qualification (SVQ level 3 or above) in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with at least 1 years’ demonstrable experience of working in a recovery setting with clients who have difficulties with substance use, are essential criteria. Applicants will require an ability to work in a flexible manner and adhere to a recovery focussed approach. A full driving licence and own transport are essential.

Application notes

The closing date is Friday 4th October 2025. 

For further information or to receive an application pack please go to 

www.meld-drugs.org.uk/job-vacancies. For a discussion about any aspects of the role, we welcome you to get in touch on 0131 446 4833 or office@meld-drugs.org.uk

The following Open Sessions are being held, for information about MELD and what it's like working with us. 

  • Starfish Cafe, Loretto Church Hall, Newbigging, Musselburgh - Wednesday 24/09/25 12 noon – 2pm 
  • Horizons Cafe, Dalkeith Baptist Church, 8 North Wynd, Dalkeith - Friday 26/09/25 12 noon – 2pm 
  • No11, 11 St Andrew Street, Dalkeith - Monday 22/09/25 5pm – 7pm 
  • Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh - Tuesday 23/09/25 5pm – 7pm 

Find out more about Mid and East Lothian Drugs

http://www.meld-drugs.org.uk

https://www.facebook.com/MELD-New-100628761814172

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