About the role:
1. To support the provision of the harm reduction teams key activities; assertive outreach, injecting equipment provision, take home naloxone and DBST
2. To provide a service which ensures equity of access, including individuals in remote or rural areas
3. To deliver effective engagement and harm reduction interventions for service users presenting with a wide range of drug and alcohol problems
4. To support Harm Reduction Navigators in identifying and proactively engaging with individuals who are experiencing non-fatal overdoses
5. To promote and support service users, under the guidance of the harm reduction navigators, to access appropriate treatment and support services
6. To support engagement of individuals in the criminal justice system, supporting navigators in providing arrest referral service
7. To work with the harm reduction navigators to build and develop service users' personal strengths, social networks and recovery capital
8. To support visible recovery within the service by being a positive role model
9. To work in partnership with other agencies, providing support to ensure a coordinated approach
10. To provide an effective transfer of care to the appropriate services as required
11. To provide the service in a wide variety of venues including street outreach and A&E to engage service users who would not typically access a substance use service
About you:
Experience:
12. Personal experience of alcohol/substance use services and recovery.
13. A minimum of 1 year living in recovery, free from all illicit substances and problematic drinking.
14. Experience of providing engagement/ support to others (voluntary or paid).
Knowledge:
15. Knowledge of the harmful effects associated with substance use in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships.
16. Some knowledge of harm reduction interventions available.
17. A knowledge and understanding of policies related to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
Education:
18. A good general standard of education and literacy.
Skills and Abilities:
19. The ability to quickly establish rapport with service users and use assertive engagement techniques.
20. Ability to maintain accurate records including data management systems within agreed deadlines.
21. Commitment to working collaboratively with co-workers and external services.
22. Commitment to sharing knowledge, experience and learning with colleagues to improve standards of practice.
23. Commitment to equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice that is reflected in professional relationships with service users, colleagues and the general public.
What we will give to you:
24. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
25. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
26. Contributory pension scheme
27. Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
28. A friendly and supportive team
29. Training, career development & progression opportunities
30. Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications