Vacancies 

Affected Other Worker (Reducing Gambling Harms)

Purpose of the Job

  • To provide one-to-one support and guidance to those affected by a loved one’s gambling 
  • To provide support in the community for individuals and families with the aim of helping them to make the positive lifestyle changes that will aid their recovery 
  • To support and signpost individuals and families to engage with other supportive services. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • To review and assess the needs of people with a gambling problem within a variety of settings 
  • To support the people who use our services to improve general health including their physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing 
  • 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 people 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.

Specific Duties

  • Running support and recovery groups for people who use our services.
  • Seeing individuals one to one in our offices or in the community or at their own home.
  • Working with another specific targeted client group
  • Offering one-to-one support and guidance to those affected by a loved one’s use of gambling 
  • Facilitating peer-led group work  
  • Supporting referrals into service for people concerned about their own gambling use 
  • Signposting to other appropriate helping agencies 

To apply

Please download and complete the application form below and return it to recruitment@project6.org.uk.

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If you need support of any kind in order to complete your application, please contact recruitment@project6.org.uk or by telephone on 01535 610180.

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Salary:

£26,603

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location

Sheffield

Contract:

Fixed Term

Closing Date:

24th April 2026

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