Harm Reduction Team Manager

recoveryfocus; Bradford; In loco; GBP 31.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Waythrough is recruiting a Harm Reduction Team Manager to lead the development and delivery of a robust harm reduction strategy for New Vision Bradford. You will coordinate campaigns, guide strategic planning and work with clinical and operational teams to embed evidenced-based approaches.

You will oversee Naloxone provision, BBV testing, NSPs and related initiatives, while collaborating with partners to address local needs and public health priorities across Bradford.

Competenze

• An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this qualification in post.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of harm reduction approaches and interventions.
• The ability to deliver evidence-based interventions, including brief interventions, motivational interviewing and psychosocial approaches.
• Experience of delivering one-to-one and group interventions and harm reduction training.
• The confidence to plan and coordinate harm reduction initiatives across multiple teams, services and partner organisations.
• The confidence to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to analyse information and use data to help shape campaigns and improve service delivery.
• A good understanding of substance use and the challenges experienced by people access

Mansioni

• Develop and lead a strategic Harm Reduction plan across New Vision Bradford.
• Plan, coordinate and lead district-wide harm reduction campaigns, working with internal teams and partners.
• Use local intelligence to develop targeted harm reduction campaigns for Bradford communities.
• Lead workstreams including Naloxone provision, NSPs, BBV testing and treatment, and drug-related death prevention.
• Ensure access to BBV testing, immunisation, needle syringe provision and Naloxone.
• Deliver Peer-to-Peer Naloxone initiatives.
• Embed harm reduction across wider service delivery with teams.
• Build relationships with partner agencies, commissioners and stakeholders.
• Use data to identify trends and inform future service delivery.
• Provide specialist harm reduction guidance to colleagues and partners.
• Attend strategic meetings and harm reduction networks.
• Keep up-to-date with evidence, policy and best practice.
• Support training for colleagues and service users.
• Promote safeguarding and reduce potential harm.

Conoscenze

Harm reduction knowledge

Evidence-based interventions

One-to-one and group interventions

Interagency collaboration

Communication skills

Data-driven campaigns

Substance use awareness

Formazione

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Willingness to progress qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Harm Reduction Team Manager - New Vision Bradford

Location: New Vision Bradford

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £31,030.00-£41,980 per annum

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Harm Reduction Team Manager to join our team at New Vision Bradford.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping and developing our harm reduction offer, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based approaches are embedded across the wider service.

As Harm Reduction Lead, you'll develop and lead our strategic Harm Reduction plan, working across key areas including Naloxone provision, Needle Syringe Programmes (NSP), Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing and treatment, Hepatitis C provision and drug-related death prevention.

You'll also take a lead role in planning, coordinating and delivering district-wide harm reduction campaigns, working with colleagues and partners to respond to local needs, emerging trends and key public health priorities across Bradford.

You’ll work closely with our clinical and operational teams, partner agencies, commissioners and other key stakeholders, using local, regional and national evidence to identify emerging trends and continually improve our approach.

This is an influential role where you'll combine your specialist harm reduction knowledge with partnership working, service development and strategic thinking to help reduce substance-related harm across Bradford.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and lead a strategic Harm Reduction plan across New Vision Bradford.
• Plan, coordinate and lead district-wide harm reduction campaigns, working collaboratively with internal teams, partner agencies and other key stakeholders.
• Use local intelligence and emerging trends to develop targeted harm reduction campaigns that respond to the needs of communities across Bradford.
• Lead key harm reduction workstreams including Naloxone provision, Needle Syringe Programmes, BBV testing and treatment and drug-related death prevention.
• Help ensure people accessing our services can access appropriate BBV testing, immunisation, community and pharmacy needle syringe provision and Naloxone.
• Develop and lead the delivery of Peer-to-Peer Naloxone.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and operational teams to embed harm reduction throughout wider service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with partner agencies, commissioners and other key stakeholders.
• Use local, regional and national data to identify trends, understand emerging needs and inform future service delivery.
• Provide specialist harm reduction advice, information and guidance to colleagues and partners.
• Attend and contribute to relevant strategic meetings, forums and harm reduction networks.
• Keep up to date with emerging evidence, best practice, policy and legislative developments relating to harm reduction.
• Support the development and delivery of harm reduction training for colleagues and people accessing our services.
• Promote effective safeguarding and help identify and reduce potential harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Maintain accurate records and reports and contribute to the ongoing development and quality of the service.

To Succeed in This Role

• An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this qualification in post.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of harm reduction approaches and interventions.
• The ability to deliver evidence-based interventions, including brief interventions, motivational interviewing and psychosocial approaches.
• Experience of delivering one-to-one and group interventions and harm reduction training.
• The confidence to plan and coordinate harm reduction initiatives across multiple teams, services and partner organisations.
• The confidence to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to analyse information and use data to help shape campaigns and improve service delivery.
• A good understanding of substance use and the challenges experienced by people acces