Assistant Service Co-ordinator

Turning Point Scotland; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

North Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Recovery and Early Intervention Service

Type of service Drugs and Alcohol Service

Job Type Assistant Service Co-ordinator

Hours of work Full time

Job Description

Post: Assistant Service Co-ordinator

Service: North Ayrshire PEAR Service

Based: Stevenston

Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours

Salary: £30,049 - £33,155 (£15.62 - £17.23 per hour)

Contract Permanent

Step Up - Come join our team

The Turning Point Scotland North Ayrshire Prevention, Early intervention and Recovery (PEAR) Service is an alcohol and other drug support service based in Stevenston.

Since 2019, we have worked alongside our local statutory service NADARS and North Ayrshire Drug and Alcohol Partnership (ADP) to ensure that everyone in North Ayrshire is accessing the most appropriate support suited to their needs.

At North Ayrshire PEAR service, we believe that inclusion and community is key to for people to begin those successful steps towards recovery. We engage with all of the individuals who use the service and with TPS Connects when agreeing what activities, we will operate that will benefit people in their recovery journey and also to help build the foundations for a promising future.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

We have a brilliant opportunity for an experienced, values‑driven leader!

Are you passionate about empowering others, driving high‑quality support, and shaping services that truly make a difference? If you’re a confident communicator with strong leadership instincts, this Assistant Service Coordinator role could be your next big step.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong IT and organisational skills
• A collaborative approach — working closely with the Service Manager
• A commitment to inclusion, safety, empowerment, and high‑quality support
• The ability to nurture staff development and promote effective team working
• Confidence in rota planning, service coordination, and day‑to‑day leadership
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow
• A values‑led approach to supporting people and teams

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Help lead the development, structure, and sustainability of our services
• Promote a positive, inclusive team culture
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and professionals
• Carry out assessments aligned with organisational guidelines
• Support your team to deliver exceptional, person‑centred care

Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd February

Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.

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Turning Point Scotland have Platinum accreditation in Investors in People. Our staff are our most important asset, therefore we offer extensive training and impressive personal and career-focused development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives and achieve your own personal fulfilment.

• 123 Learning and development courses
• 29 eLearning courses
• Funded qualification – SVQ Social Services and Healthcare, work based assessment
• Your Career Pathway, we promote from within and advertise internally all jobs
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution 4%
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• 35 holiday/public holidays days' per year.

Does this position require a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle? No

Does the post include personal care? No

Does the post include cooking and housekeeping skills? No

Will the service users be involved in this process? No

If you would like to chat about any aspect of the role, please call our Recruitment & Engagement Team on 0808 1643100.