Peer Support Lead (Bristol & surrounding areas)

The Hepatitis C Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hepatitis C Trust is seeking individuals to join their Bristol & Severn team for a fixed term of 6 months. This role focuses on promoting awareness of hepatitis C, providing testing and referrals, and supporting volunteer peers. Candidates will engage with underserved communities and deliver harm reduction interventions including needle and naloxone provision. Ideal applicants are encouraged from those with lived experience, with the promise of full support and training.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of drug use and hepatitis C is beneficial.
• No formal qualifications required, but experience in support roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promote hepatitis C awareness in local communities.
• Provide needle, syringe, and naloxone provision.
• Support volunteer peers in their roles.

Job description

The Hepatitis C Trust runs national projects where peers draw on their lived experience of drug use and hepatitis C to support others. We are now recruiting for a role to join our Bristol & Severn team for a fixed term of 6 months.

As part of an experienced team, this role will promote hepatitis C awareness, blood borne virus testing and referral to treatment for people living with hepatitis C. The role will support volunteer peers and increase the project’s reach to underserved communities. You’ll be providing vital harm reduction interventions including needle, syringe and naloxone provision across Bristol & Severn.

We value creativity, innovation, and compassion. We encourage applications from people with lived experience. Full support, coaching and training will be given.