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 and Responsibilities

• 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.   

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.

We kindly ask all applicants to complete an equality and diversity monitoring form. This is completely anonymous and is not part of any recruitment process. Gathering information in this way helps us to ensure we are an inclusive employer.