POST: Harm Reduction Worker (New Vision Bradford)
LOCATION: Keighley
GRADE: 3; Salary: £25,704 (FTE)
WEEKLY HOURS: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Purpose of the Job:
- To support the people who use our needle exchanges
- To directly intervene with people who use our services in a one-to-one setting to help them to address their drug use, or other specific issues
- To provide support in the community for individuals and families with the aim of helping them to make the positive lifestyle changes
- To support and signpost individuals and families to engage with other supportive services.
Main Duties
- To review and assess the needs of the people who use our services within a variety of settings
- To support the people who use our services to improve general health, including dietary needs, personal hygiene
- To support the people who use our services to improve their social situation, including assistance with housing, benefits, accessing community services and budgeting
- To work with the people who use our services to remove any structural and social barriers to accessing treatment services
- To support individuals and families to access appropriate treatment and recovery services
- Keep accurate and confidential records
- Produce relevant documents and reports in support of the role
- Attend and contribute to meetings with other staff and partners.
Project 6 is committed to being a safe, healthy, and non-discriminatory employer. You will need to abide by our code of conduct, health and safety and HR Policies.
The Application Process
Application is by form available on the vacancy page of our website, available at:
https://project6.org.uk/harm-reduction-worker/
Completed versions should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us via our website or direct message through Indeed if you require any assistance or adjustment that can help the application process to work for you.
The closing date for applications is 29th August 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,704.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person