Job Introduction

Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.

At Turning Point we provide services across the whole country which delivers end to end drug and alcohol treatment and support, family services, housing advice and support for those in contact with the criminal justice system, needle exchange system, and custody outreach. We are a specialist in delivering whole treatment system approaches across cities and county areas, which has led to the reduction in people falling through gaps between services and delivers improved outcomes.

At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance misuse issues. As a Harm Reduction Lead, you'll make a real difference in the community and to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own as part of a friendly and multidisciplinary team.

Role Responsibility

To lead a team of Engagement & Harm Reduction Workers and support projects focused on enhancing access to Harm Reduction support and services for the service users.

As the Harm Reduction Lead, you will be responsible for delivering excellence in all aspects of service delivery. Working closely with clinicians, recovery workers and managers, you will contribute to the planning of harm reduction interventions and actively respond to evolving local needs. We will also rely on you to build and maintain strong relationships with other local stakeholders. In addition, you will stay abreast of the latest developments in the substance misuse field and use your initiative to identify and explore new opportunities within our integrated service structure.

You will need experience of the substance misuse sector and in depth knowledge of the Harm Reduction as well as a proven ability to lead and develop projects.

The Ideal Candidate

To achieve these goals, and help us deliver and develop our wider substance misuse strategy, you will need a background in the substance use field and knowledge. This must include a good understanding of harm reduction, psychosocial interventions and case management as well as proven ability to manage and develop a team.  Add to that your personal resilience, first-class communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills and you will quickly establish yourself as an important and effective member of our team. You must be IT literate with a good understanding of data reporting systems, be able to adapt to competing priorities and be extremely organised. You will also be comfortable supporting your team whilst implementing organisational change as the service continues to adapt and grow. A full driving licence and use of a car is essential. Working 37 hours per week, the nature of our service demands a degree of flexibility on working hours.

About us

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
• Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees Turning Point Benefits.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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