Peer Harm Reduction Support Worker

Change Grow Live is 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. Be open, be compassionate and be bold – these values guide our daily work and help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals and live life at its full potential. About the role We are looking for a Peer Harm Reduction Support Worker to join our Forth Valley service. The role is a fixed‑term contract (12 months) and is suitable for individuals with lived or living experience of alcohol or drug use who wish to gain work experience and training. Provide assertive outreach and harm‑reduction interventions for service users across Forth Valley, including street outreach and in A&E. Support the Harm Reduction team with equipment provision (injecting equipment, take‑home naloxone, DBST). Ensure equitable access to services for individuals in remote or rural areas. Collaborate with Harm Reduction Navigators to identify and proactively engage individuals experiencing non‑fatal overdoses. Promote and support service users in accessing appropriate treatment and support services. Engage individuals in the criminal justice system and help with arrest‑referral services. Work with other agencies to deliver a coordinated approach and provide effective transfer of care to appropriate services. About you Experience Personal experience of alcohol/substance‑use services and recovery. A minimum of 1 year living in recovery, free from all illicit substances and problematic drinking. Experience providing engagement/support to others (voluntary or paid). Knowledge Knowledge of the harmful effects associated with substance use in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships. Some knowledge of harm‑reduction interventions available. Understanding of safeguarding policies related to children and vulnerable adults. Education A good general standard of education and literacy. Skills and Abilities Quickly establish rapport with service users and use assertive engagement techniques. Maintain accurate records, including data management systems, within agreed deadlines. Commit to working collaboratively with co‑workers and external services. Commit to sharing knowledge, experience and learning with colleagues to improve standards of practice. Commit to equality of opportunity and anti‑discriminatory practice in all professional relationships. What we will give you 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising by 1 day for each year of service (capped at 30 days). Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assistance Programme. Contributory pension scheme. Various benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. A friendly and supportive team. Training, career development and progression opportunities. Refer‑a‑friend scheme with generous vouchers for successful referrals. Please read the attached Job Description for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and person specifications. If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, we would love to talk to you. Direct applications only – we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time‑limited visas, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information can be found here: Skilled Worker visa Overview - GOV.UK. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. CGL SPOT (19) (£25,077.00 – £25,077.00) N/A – Outside London Weighting Area 28/12/2025 Paula McNee | Paula.McNee@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check level 2 disclosure with PVG. #J-18808-Ljbffr