Harm Reduction Worker

2 weeks ago

Halifax, United Kingdom Humankind Charity Full time

**Vacancy No**
- VN3976

**Employment Type**
- Part-Time

**Hours Per Week**
- 30.00

**Work Pattern**
- Monday to Friday

**Location**
- 8-10 Carlton Street, Halifax, HX1 2AL

**Location Region**
- West Yorkshire

**Location City**
- Halifax

**Location Postal Code**
- HX1 2AL

**Interview Date**
- 16 Apr 2024

**Job Details**

**We are looking for a part time (30 hours) Harm Reduction Worker to join us in the HOPE team at **Calderdale Recovery Steps**.**

**About the role**
**HOPE **(Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education)
- Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing complex challenges related to substance use? Are you dedicated to harm reduction and helping those in need? If so, we invite you to join our team at Humankind Charity in the role of Harm Reduction Worker.
- As a Harm Reduction Worker, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to promote harm reduction and support individuals with substance use issues.
- **Your responsibilities will include**:

- Demonstrating excellent knowledge of all substances and understanding the complexities faced by people who use drugs living complex lives.
- Offering a wide range of harm reduction interventions, including Assertive outreach, Naloxone provision, Needle Syringe Programs, BBV testing, Injecting risks, Overdose awareness, Advocacy, and Assessments.
- Collaborating with housing providers, shelters, pharmacies, health centers, and community drop-ins to provide hands-on support.
- Utilizing excellent communication skills to build partnerships and work closely with various stakeholders.
- Advocating for and advising individuals who use drugs, helping them access the support they need.
- Raising public awareness on all aspects of substance use issues and harm reduction.
- Working in a trauma-informed way to provide compassionate care and support.
- Collaborating with the wider Calderdale region to reduce harms associated with alcohol and other drug use.
- Adhering to flexible working hours to meet the dynamic needs of the service.

Humankind is committed to developing psychologically informed services and this includes reflective practice.
- **To succeed in this role, you should have**:

- Excellent knowledge of various substances and their effects.
- A deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living complex lives and using drugs.
- Previous experience in harm reduction and related interventions.
- The ability to drive is essential and access to your own vehicle is desirable.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for supporting and advising individuals with substance use issues.
- The ability to work collaboratively with various community partners and stakeholders.

**Join us in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Become a Harm Reduction Worker at Humankind Charity today**

To view the full job description and person specification for this role, please **click here.**
- ‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band’_

**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**Humankind is an equal opportunities employer***

**Salary Period**
- Per Annum

**Vacancy Salary Range**
- £22,500-£30,790

**DBS Requirement**
- Enhanced

**Does role require Police/Prison vetting?**
- Not Applicable

**Driving licence required for role?**
- Yes

**Applications Close Date**
- 05 Apr 2024

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