We Are With You

Harm Reduction Lead

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Job summary

Our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service are looking for a a committed Harm Reduction Lead, who will provide support, information and advice to individuals in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm to join our team.

Main duties of the job

As a Harm Reduction Lead you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will work as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help. You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be. You will have experience in the substance misuse field and have a passion for supporting individuals to reduce harm to themselves and work to recovery goals.

About us

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,821 to £26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-50702-21

Job locations

Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 5BY


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are passionate about promoting safer drug use practices, we'd love to hear from you.The role will be working within all aspects of the engaging clients into recovery, working closely with our partner agencies within the city and providing initial contact to our clients. Most of all you will demonstrate the enthusiasm to motivate our clients to make the changes they want and need to change their lives for the better. If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. Please note that working hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. However, there will be some occasional Saturday working required on a rota basis. You will be a compassionate and motivated individual with a demonstrable track record of working with substance misuse clients, having the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. This is a busy team, with multiple priorities ongoing, so it's important that you are highly organised and resilient and able to manage your time effectively. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients. A full job description is available on request. Having a full license and access to a vehicle is preffered for this post. Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Additional Information All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    If you are passionate about promoting safer drug use practices, we'd love to hear from you.The role will be working within all aspects of the engaging clients into recovery, working closely with our partner agencies within the city and providing initial contact to our clients. Most of all you will demonstrate the enthusiasm to motivate our clients to make the changes they want and need to change their lives for the better. If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for. We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help. Please note that working hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. However, there will be some occasional Saturday working required on a rota basis. You will be a compassionate and motivated individual with a demonstrable track record of working with substance misuse clients, having the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity. This is a busy team, with multiple priorities ongoing, so it's important that you are highly organised and resilient and able to manage your time effectively. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients. A full job description is available on request. Having a full license and access to a vehicle is preffered for this post. Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Additional Information All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
    • You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be successful in this role, you will:
    • have experience of working in a health, social care or related setting such as criminal justice or housing
    • have some experience in group working, needle exchange and understanding the issues substance misusers face
    • have a successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
    • have knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
    • Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external
    • stakeholders
    • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
    • Resilient; ability to prioritise and work under pressure
    • Ability to work autonomously and make reasoned decisions without immediate managerial guidance.
    • Good written and oral communication skills.
    • Organised and excellent time management skills
    • Knowledge and understanding of:
    • * Harm minimisation interventions
    • * Assessment, care planning and key working
    • * Issues affecting our client group
    • * Rehabilitation
    • * Solution Focused Brief Therapy and/or motivational interviewing
    • able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
    • You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

    Experience

    Essential

    • To be successful in this role, you will:
    • have experience of working in a health, social care or related setting such as criminal justice or housing
    • have some experience in group working, needle exchange and understanding the issues substance misusers face
    • have a successful track record of working with substance misuse clients
    • have knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
    • Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external
    • stakeholders
    • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
    • Resilient; ability to prioritise and work under pressure
    • Ability to work autonomously and make reasoned decisions without immediate managerial guidance.
    • Good written and oral communication skills.
    • Organised and excellent time management skills
    • Knowledge and understanding of:
    • * Harm minimisation interventions
    • * Assessment, care planning and key working
    • * Issues affecting our client group
    • * Rehabilitation
    • * Solution Focused Brief Therapy and/or motivational interviewing
    • able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 5BY


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 5BY


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    22 October 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £23,821 to £26,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    recroot-5495-50702-21

    Job locations

    Stoke-on-Trent

    Stoke-on-Trent

    ST1 5BY


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