Frontline Harm Reduction Specialist – Outreach & Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leven; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain, through its WithYou team in Fife, is seeking a permanent frontline worker to support people affected by drug and alcohol harm. You will provide harm reduction interventions, deliver one-to-one work, and engage with partner agencies while managing an active caseload.

Occasional evenings and weekends required; a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, with cover for other WithYou sites when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, criminal justice or related sector.
• Experience delivering group work in outreach/community settings.
• Track record of efficient and reliable customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide harm reduction interventions and information on reducing drug and alcohol harm.
• Promote safer drug use practices.
• Deliver structured one-to-one work with clients.
• Carry out outreach harm reduction with individuals at risk.
• Liaise with multi-agency partners.
• Help develop harm minimisation interventions in community settings.
• Provide continuity of care through care coordination and key working.
• Manage an active caseload.
• Engage clients quickly and treat them with respect and dignity.

Skills

Harm reduction concepts

Client engagement

Outreach work

Time management

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain, through its WithYou team in Fife, is seeking a permanent frontline worker to support people affected by drug and alcohol harm. You will provide harm reduction interventions, deliver one-to-one work, and engage with partner agencies while managing an active caseload.

Occasional evenings and weekends required; a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, with cover for other WithYou sites when needed.