Senior Harm Reduction Worker

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 ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. 

 Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve positive outcomes?

We are looking for a Senior Harm Reduction Worker to join our Whitechapel service. We exist to help people achieve their goals, to be the best that they can be and to help change society for the better.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. 

Where: Whitechapel

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary: £31,529.41 - £33,708.58 dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours

Allowance: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting, pro rata for part time hours

About the Role:

• To promote healthier lifestyles and enable service users to
  improve their own health and wellbeing.
• To deliver training for multiple drug and
  alcohol specific domains for staff and Service Users of the Change Grow Live
• Provide on-going support and refresher training for staff,
  stakeholder and other audiences
• Lead on the implementation of alcohol and drugrelated specific resources for service users identified as an at risk or under- represented or disadvantaged group, including younger adults (18-24 years), people who identify as LGBTQIU, older people etc.
• Raise awareness and promote services to the wider
  population and general public liaising closely with Public Health Specialists, Commissioners, and Health Promotion colleagues nationally and across the region.
• Contribute to Public Health initiatives and campaigns via all relevant strategic and implementation groups
• Lead the service Naloxone provision, including Naloxone Champions and stakeholder training, stock management, and leading on peer approaches
• To deliver harm reduction education, awareness, and prevention trainings
• To deliver workforce development and training across specific drug groupsand emerging trends i.e., cannabis, cocaine, club drugs, steroids, chemsex

About you:

• Experience of delivering harm reduction interventions for both alcohol and drugs in one to one and group work settings.
• Understanding of current developments and priorities in substance misuse policy at a national and local level.
• Understanding of current substance misuse prevention, harm minimisation issues and evidence based practice
• Experience and ability to develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate effective Health Promotion and Harm Reduction strategies and programmes related to individuals, communities and organisations that work with individuals with drug and/or alcohol use.
• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment

We Offer:  

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives.
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service for the first 5 years.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme .
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we'd be delighted to connect with you.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)