Autonomous Harm Reduction Outreach Specialist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board invites applications for a Band 6 Harm Reduction Team Outreach Worker in the North Wales region. The post involves autonomous community outreach, delivering tailored harm reduction and wellbeing interventions to service users across diverse settings.

Applicants should have a clinical qualification, CPD experience, and knowledge of harm reduction strategies. Welsh language skills are desirable, and flexible travel across North Wales may be required.

Qualifications

• Clinical qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Evidence of recent Continued Professional Development.
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction Interventions.

Responsibilities

• Outreach in community settings as part of the Harm Reduction Team.
• Establish contact with drug and alcohol users and other vulnerable groups to engage them with services.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Autonomous work

Risk assessment

Education

Clinical qualification

CPD/Continued Professional Development

Job description

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board invites applications for a Band 6 Harm Reduction Team Outreach Worker in the North Wales region. The post involves autonomous community outreach, delivering tailored harm reduction and wellbeing interventions to service users across diverse settings.

Applicants should have a clinical qualification, CPD experience, and knowledge of harm reduction strategies. Welsh language skills are desirable, and flexible travel across North Wales may be required.