At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging presentations and early intervention activities on gaming/gambling harms.
- Company: Join a community-focused project with Citizens Advice charities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, travel reimbursements, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Lived experience of gaming/gambling issues and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 26500 £ per year.
Hours: 16 – 24 hours (including evenings and weekends as required) x 3 posts. Anticipated working week over 3-4 days dependent on hours.
Salary: £26,500 pro rata/FTE (£13.73 p/h). Plus, reimbursement for mileage/public transport expenses incurred for weekly travel to venues, up to an agreed limit.
Contract: 2 year fixed term (although sustainability funding will be explored to continue this work beyond this date).
Location: Sandwell and Walsall.
Closing Date: 23rd July 2026.
Gaming/gambling related harms – Gaming/gambling-related harms are the adverse impacts from gaming/gambling on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and society.
Lived/living experience – refers to the first hand, personal knowledge and understanding gained by going through an event, situation, or condition yourself (or someone close to you), rather than learning about it from books, second-hand accounts, or professional training.
Main Job Purpose To deliver gaming/gambling related harm prevention (GRHP) presentations and gaming/gambling related harm (GRH) early intervention activities across Sandwell and Walsall.
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) have commissioned a group of Citizens Advice charities to deliver a 2-year community pilot project, working with “at risk” young people.
Gaming/gambling Related Harms Prevention (GRHP) Community Engagement Worker employer: Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall
As a dedicated employer in the community engagement sector, we prioritise the well-being of our employees by offering flexible working hours and a supportive work culture that values lived experience. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and the potential for project sustainability beyond the initial contract, making this an ideal role for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in Sandwell and Walsall.
Contact Details:
Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall Recruitment Team
