Gaming/Gambling Related Harms Prevention (GRHP) Community Engagement Worker
Part time: 16–24hrs per week (3 roles). Work between 3–4 days a week depending on hours. Flexible working with some evening/weekend work based on when eligible community groups meet.
Salary: £26,500 pro rata/FTE (£13.73 per hour) plus reimbursement for mileage/public transport expenses incurred for weekly travel to venues, up to an agreed limit.
Contract: 2‑year fixed‑term contract, with potential for extension subject to future funding or alternative opportunities.
Location: Community based locations across Dudley Borough and the City of Wolverhampton, with home working. Occasional attendance at the Dudley office may be required, particularly during induction and training.
Start date: Within the next 2 months (date to be confirmed as part of the recruitment process).
Role Purpose
A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting new project focused on raising awareness of the harms associated with gaming and gambling through community‑based interventions with both young people and adults.
Deliver prevention and early intervention presentations to raise awareness of gambling‑related harms and improve access to appropriate support and treatment services.
About the Role
The post holder will deliver specially designed presentations to young people and adult groups across Dudley Borough and the City of Wolverhampton. Multiple sessions per week will be delivered to groups of up to 10 people, targeting communities with an increased risk of gambling‑related harm, including areas of higher deprivation and other vulnerable groups.
Skills and Qualifications
- Personal or professional experience of gaming/gambling related harms and/or supporting someone with lived or living experience of gaming/gambling related harms (lived experience of GRH is particularly desirable).
- Enjoy standing up and presenting to groups of people (young people and adults) to deliver expert‑led presentations.
- Be charismatic and engaging in delivering information to groups of young people and adults.
- Be empathetic and compassionate.
Post subject to an enhanced DBS check, undertaken and funded by the employer, confirming suitability to work with children/young people and vulnerable adults in the community.
Benefits
Salary and mileage reimbursement as above. 2‑year fixed‑term contract. Flexible working and home working with occasional office attendance.
EEO Statement
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