Harm Reduction Worker

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. 

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. 

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Harm Reduction Worker to join our team at New Vision Bradford.

As part of our service delivery team, you'll work with people accessing drug and alcohol support, helping to reduce harm and ensure they can access appropriate advice, interventions and wider support.

You'll take a person-centred and non-judgemental approach, building positive relationships with the people accessing our service and helping to remove barriers that may prevent them from getting the support they need.

Working alongside the Harm Reduction Lead, colleagues across New Vision Bradford and the wider service, you'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based support that reflects the individual needs of the people we work with.

As a Harm Reduction Worker, you'll support the delivery of harm reduction services within New Vision Bradford.

You'll work directly with people accessing the service, providing practical, compassionate and person-centred support while helping individuals understand and reduce the potential harms associated with drug and alcohol use.

You'll also work collaboratively with colleagues across the service to help ensure people receive appropriate and coordinated support based on their individual circumstances and needs.

A key part of the role will be creating an environment where people feel respected, listened to and able to access support without judgement.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use and who shares Waythrough's commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services.

You'll need:

• A compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental approach.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with people accessing our services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider service delivery team.
• A person-centred approach and a commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your responsibilities effectively.
• A genuine interest in harm reduction and supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use.
• A commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based support.

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. 

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme  - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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