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Gambling support practitioner

Permanent
GamCare
Support practitioner
£28,000 a year
Posted: 18 February
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Are you passionate about supporting others to make positive changes in their lives? Do you want to make a difference by providing interventions to people impacted by gambling? This is a great time to join GamCare as we expand the reach of our services. We are looking for a Gambling Support Practitioner with qualifications or experience in health or social care, and an empathic style to help people affected by gambling to change their behaviour through skilled intervention. About Us Founded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support for anyone who is harmed by gambling and create awareness about safer gambling and treatment. The role Gambling Support Practitioners at GamCare ensure that psychosocial and recovery support interventions are delivered as part of a cohesive recovery plan, working collaboratively with external and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes for people affected by gambling harms. Key responsibilities include: Providing face to face and online advice, assessment, brief and structured interventions to help clients achieve their recovery goals, using motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural approaches Providing safe and effective support to individuals whilst managing safeguarding issues in line with safeguarding procedures and policies Developing collaborative working relationships with external agencies, professionals and groups to facilitate multi agency approaches and holistic support Developing relationships with local services and communities to support the identification of gambling harms in individuals and strengthen pathways into the service Participation in service promotion, networking activities and events to support visibility and ongoing development of the service, and to proactively respond to the needs identified within the region This is a home based position with the requirement to travel across the East Midlands. This will vary but could be 2-3 days a week We are looking for an individual to work full-time which will include a mix of 9-5pm and 12-8pm fixed shifts per week, depending on service requirements. You will work Monday to Friday, with potentially occasional Saturdays (9-2pm remotely) due to possible requirements of the service, however another day off would be agreed on during the week. About you You should have significant experience in individual client work in the field of addictions, mental health or a social care setting with adults or young people. You should be flexible in using a range of low and high-intensity interventions and modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools. You will be expected to be able to work from home thereby having the space for a confidential setting whilst also being able to travel within the region to attend events and offer localised in person support as required. Benefits You Can Enjoy 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum including bank holidays which increases with service A generous pension scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2% Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service We also have a vibrant and diverse event calendar full of monthly initiatives and webinars to support the ongoing physical and mental wellbeing of our people. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11 th of March 2026. Interviews will take place online via video conference, during the week commencing 23 rd of March 2026. This post requires a DBS check. GamCare are committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience. GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesnt discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

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