Senior Harm Reduction Worker

Join Our Team at Change Grow Live as a Senior Harm Reduction Worker in Camden!

Are you passionate about creating positive change and supporting individuals through their recovery journeys?  We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals from all backgrounds to join our inclusive team. 

Why Work with Us?

At Change Grow Live, we are committed to empowering every person who comes through our doors. We believe in providing a safe and supportive space where everyone is respected and valued, and where individuals can rebuild their lives and thrive. Our core values—Be open, be compassionate, and be bold—guide us in delivering personalised care and treatment options that are as diverse as the people we support. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a role where inclusion and care are at the heart of everything we do, this is your opportunity!

Where: Camden

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range : £32,002.35 - £34,214.20 per year (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time)

Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time)

* Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the service to deliver effective harm reduction services including: Naloxone & Nitazene test distribution, Needle Exchange services, dry blood spot testing.
• Support the Camden leadership team to reduce drug and/or alcohol related deaths by ensuring all service users have access to the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe.
• Lead on the services needle exchange and upskill new staff to deliver this effectively
• Support partnerships lead in delivering harm reduction and NSO training to a range of partners including street outreach teams and hostel staff
• Upskill all new staff by delivering in-house harm reduction training.
• Work with Lead Nurse and Team Leaders to ensure all service users have access to Naloxone and Nitazene testing strips.
• Carry a small caseload of service users who need enhanced support to reduce the risk of drug/alcohol related harm.
• Support the development of harm reduction peer mentors at the service.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in coaching / training/delivering effective presentations
• Experience of working with our service user group as a practitioner
• A solid understanding of the risks associated with drug and alcohol use including new synthetic opioids
• Demonstrable experience delivering effective harm reduction interventions.
• Experience delivering needle exchange services and a solid understanding of blood borne viruses and dry blood spot testing
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, complemented by proficient IT abilities.
• Proactive, self-driven, excellent time management, and prioritisation skills.
• Proficient knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.
• A keen interest in harm reduction interventions and a commitment to the safety of our service users.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage change effectively while prioritising service user needs.
• Commitment to information governance processes and necessary safeguards.
• Passion for continuous learning and development, contributing to the growth of others.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us
• 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
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities. Please ensure you fully complete the personal statement in the screening questions, outlining how you meet the person specification and job criteria.   

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)

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.