Harm Reduction Outreach Worker

6 months ago

Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Overview:
**Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

We are currently recruiting a **Harm Reduction Outreach Worker **to join our Waltham Forest Team

The post holder will Lead the development and production of alcohol and drug-related resources for service users, at-risk groups including young people, people who identify as LGBTQIU, older people, the wider workforce, and the public to reduce harm, raise awareness and promote services.

**Where**:Waltham Forest

**Hours**:37.5hrs per week

**Salary**: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience

Allowance: £2163.72 Outer London Weighting

**Responsibilities**:
**About the role**:

- Ensure that Health Promotion and Harm Reduction messages are integrated throughout the recovery service
- Support operational managers to deliver Recovery Focused, Therapeutic, Psychosocial drug and alcohol treatment services in conjunction with key partners and stakeholders across the area
- Work with people who have lost contact with services to ensure that they are able to access required support
- Liaising closely with Public Health Specialists, Commissioners, and Health Promotion colleagues across the region to ensure joined-up working
- Engage those who have never had contact with drug and alcohol services but could benefit from support
- To establish contact with rough sleepers and beggars; working within protocols to rapidly assist service users through street outreach shifts at a variety of times and a range of locations
- To identify and target entrenched rough sleepers including those unwilling to
engage with services, providing assertive outreach

**About you**:

- Experience of delivering harm reduction interventions for both alcohol and
drugs in one to one and group work settings
- Ability to build and maintain networks and effective working relationships with a full range of health professionals, statutory officers, and community/voluntary workers
- In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following: drug use, alcohol misuse,
mental health
- The ability to work with confidence and patience with clients unwilling to
engage with services and those that exhibit challenging behaviour
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, but also to contribute to team working

**What we will give to you**:

- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities

**_
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification_**

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with **Change Grow Live,** then we’d love to talk to you

  • Recovery Worker

    7 months ago

    Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: **Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are We have an exciting opportunity for a **Criminal...

  • Senior Worker/ Practitioner

    7 months ago

    Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: **Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.**: We have an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Worker/Practitioner** who...

  • Non-medical Prescriber

    7 months ago

    Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a **Non-Medical Prescriber** to join Waltham forest integrated Recovery Service. As directed by the NMP Lead, Assistant Medical Director and the Service’s Medical Lead, the post-holder will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug...

  • Social Work Specialist

    6 days ago

    Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom Pick for Britain Full time

    We are seeking an experienced social worker in the Walthamstow and London areas to assist with Adult Specialist Community Services at Pick for Britain.Job Overview:Social workers play a vital role in ensuring individuals receive the necessary support and care to maintain their independence. This position is responsible for conducting assessments,...

  • Disability Support Manager

    3 days ago

    Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom Brook Street UK Full time

    Job Title: Disability Support Manager">Job Type: PermanentLocation: E17, WalthamstowSalary: £37,263.00 per annumAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Disability Support Manager to lead our Autism Outreach Service in London. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing a large team of outreach support workers...

  • Senior Autism Support Manager

    3 days ago

    Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom Brook Street UK Full time

    Job Title: Senior Autism Support Manager">Job Type: PermanentLocation: E17, WalthamstowSalary: £37,263.00 per annumAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Autism Support Manager to lead our Autism Outreach Service in London. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing a large team of outreach support...

  • Criminal Justice Recovery Worker

    6 months ago

    Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: **Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are We have an exciting opportunity for 2 **Criminal...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    6 days ago

    Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom Pick for Britain Full time

    We are seeking an experienced mental health practitioner to join our team in the Walthamstow and London areas. As a social worker, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of individuals, implementing care packages, and collaborating with service users and carers.Job Overview:The successful candidate will have experience working with adults, possess...

  • Social Work Specialist

    1 day ago

    Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom Pick for Britain Full time

    We are seeking an experienced social worker to assist in Adult Specialist Community Services.Company Overview: As a key member of our team at Pick for Britain, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable adults and promoting their independence and wellbeing.Salary: £25.39 per hour (dependent on experience)About the Role:To undertake assessments of...

  • Assessment and Engagement Worker

    6 months ago

    Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: **Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. We have an exciting opportunity for a **Assessment and Engagement **Recovery...

  • Assessment and Engagement Worker

    6 months ago

    Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: **Change Grow Live** are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are We have an exciting opportunity for a **Assessment and...