Job Introduction

Fixed Term Contract - Up to 17 Months 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Turning Point’s Leicestershire Substance Misuse Services as a Harm Reduction Support Worker. You will join our large integrated service which delivers treatment across the whole of Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland. We have opportunities within Leicester City but also within various areas across the county.

The role will be based in one of our hubs in Leicester City, Loughborough or Coalville however you may need to deliver outreach at other locations around the county. Willingness to travel is therefore essential, but own transport is not. The role may include regular working on a Saturday and weekday evenings therefore flexibility in working hours is essential.

Role Responsibility

Your role will be fast paced and highly varied and is all about reducing the risks of harm to those who are using drugs.

You will act as the front face of the service running our open access provision, dealing with service users presenting in crisis, taking referrals and offering a high quality needle exchange service. You will also spend time doing outreach, going out onto the streets to proactively engage with service users and increase uptake into treatment. You will also spend time working alongside partner agencies such as pharmacies, hostels and criminal justice agencies to maximise engagement into treatment.

You will work collaboratively with all staff across the service including Recovery Workers, our Clinical team and our Peer Mentors who are experts through their own experience of accessing our services.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be passionate about making a real difference to the life of substance users and demonstrate positivity, enthusiasm and a belief in recovery. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people who have their own experience of having used drugs and successfully turned their lives around to achieve recovery.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

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:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £200 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

• Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing
• Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively
• Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs
• Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point’s clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics

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

Turning Point