Permanent frontline post with the WithYou team in Fife, supporting people affected by drug and alcohol harm. The work centres on harm reduction advice, structured one-to-one sessions, outreach and liaison with partner agencies, alongside managing an active caseload. Occasional evening and weekend shifts apply, and the role requires a driving licence and access to a vehicle, with cover for other WithYou sites when needed.
What the job involves
- Provide harm reduction interventions and information on reducing drug and alcohol harm
- Promote safer drug use practices
- Deliver structured one-to-one work with clients
- Carry out outreach harm reduction with individuals most at risk
- Liaise with multi-agency partners
- Help develop harm minimisation interventions in community settings
- Provide continuity of care through care coordination and key working
- Manage an active caseload
- Engage clients quickly and treat them with respect and dignity
What’s required
Experience
- Experience in a health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for the drug and alcohol sector
- Experience delivering group work in outreach and community settings
- Track record of efficient and reliable customer service
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based interventions
- Knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- Resilience under pressure and ability to prioritise work
- Highly organised, with excellent communication and time management
- Comfortable using IT and digital media
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
