Job Details
We have an exciting new opportunity to lead on the development of an area based approach in the North East area of Barnsley.
We are looking for a motivated, organised individual who can work on their own initiative to join our team.
The North East Area Council set the Healthy Lifestyles priority to support residents to lead healthier lives and adopt behaviours that have a positive impact on health and wellbeing.
This post would help to ensure that Barnsley residents have access to appropriate support, at the right time and place, so that any problems can be tackled early, helping to address health inequalities resulting from drug and alcohol use, providing people with the resources needed to look after themselves and their families.
As a HOPE worker based in this area you will need to build, develop and maintain effective working relationships within the local community, including local businesses, other locally delivered services and community groups. Excellent communication skills are vital as the successful applicant will train volunteers to act as Community Champions who could then deliver brief interventions in the local community and support referral into services as appropriate. This will involve visiting existing community groups to give presentations and training sessions about alcohol, drug, and harm reduction. It would also involve setting up and establishing new peer support groups in the area, depending on the specific needs of the community.
The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band
Who are we
Humankind is one of Englands most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they dont always believe in themselves.
We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90, people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done.
What can Humankind offer you
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
️ Happy, Healthy You! our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks