HOPE Worker

3 months ago

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Humankind Full time
Job Details

HOPE (Health, Outreach, Prevention and Engagement)

We are looking for a full time Harm Reduction Worker to join us in the HOPE team at .

About the role

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 support and engagement of individuals with substance use issues, and complex lives.

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, Assessments and Training.
  • Collaborating with housing providers, shelters, pharmacies, health centres, and community drop-ins to provide hands-on support.
  • Utilizing excellent communication skills to build partnerships and work closely with various stakeholders.
  • Advocating for, advising and engaging individuals who use drugs, helping them access the support they need.
  • Raising public awareness on all aspects of substance use issues, trends 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, which may include some weekend work, to meet the dynamic needs of the service.
Humankind is committed to developing psychologically informed services and this includes reflective practice.

Salary ranges from £24, £30,
Please note this is a full time position - 37 hours per week (working pattern to be discussed at interview stage)
No driving licence required.

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 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

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