Development Worker – Oban (Fixed Term, 30 hours per week)

Salary: £31,364.43 per annum (pro rata)
Locality: Argyll & Bute

Category: Development Worker

Job Type: Part Time, Temporary

Job Description

“It made a big difference, just having someone there.” Person supported by Carr Gomm

As a Development Worker, you will support people in Oban to access the right alcohol and drug services before they reach crisis point. You will provide person-centred support, helping people overcome barriers, build confidence, and reconnect with their community.

Based in Oban, you will work on-site to strengthen local partnerships with community organisations, statutory services, and support networks, contributing to early intervention and shaping how services are delivered in Argyll & Bute.

 

About Us

Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity supporting people across Scotland to live their best lives. In Argyll & Bute, our Housing Support Services support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to secure housing or maintain their tenancy.

You will work with the local Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) based in Oban, to improve support for people experiencing problematic alcohol or drug use and those in recovery.

 

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone motivated by making a difference and confident supporting people to live their best lives. You will have experience supporting people affected by alcohol or drug use, whether through community, outreach, or specialist services. Experience of local partnership working, and an understanding of recovery and support services, whether through professional or lived experience, is highly valued.

You will bring a combination of practical skills and personal qualities that help you connect with people and support them effectively. An SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable. In particular, you will:

  • Communicate clearly and build trust quickly
  • Be proactive, flexible, and solution-focused
  • Show creativity, resilience, and patience
  • Commit to person-centred, values-led support

You will be comfortable balancing immediate priorities while contributing to the longer-term goals of a pilot service.

This is a fixed term position with a 27 month contract for 30 hours per week. Expected working days will be Monday – Friday with the occasional need for overnight shifts and weekends.

 

Impact You Can Make

“The support I have received has been life changing – and I do not say that lightly. If I had not received the support I would not be where I am today. Through working with [Carr Gomm] I have gained confidence, have a higher self-esteem and a good sense of self worth”. –  Charley, Person supported by Carr Gomm

 

Why Join Carr Gomm

You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people. You will have opportunities to shape how work is done through specialist working groups and the Futures innovation programme, within an organisation that proudly holds the LGBT Charter for inclusion.

You will also receive:

  • 35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 days with service
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
  • A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
  • Access to the Carr Gomm App, including free physiotherapy, health coaching, and counselling
  • A free Blue Light Card, giving access to thousands of discounts
  • Credit union membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme, and more

 

Apply Today

Applying to join our team as a Development Worker is quick and straightforward. We will ask for some essential details, including information on your previous employment and references.

We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those who can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g., dependent visas, ancestry, etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.

For more details about the role, including responsibilities and requirements, download the job profile (PDF).

Development Worker Oban Role Profile

For further information, please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@carrgomm.org.

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