Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for Harm Reduction Worker within our new Safer Drug Consumption Facility.
The Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF) in Glasgow offers a unique harm reduction approach in Scotland in response to the increased mortality and morbidity associated with injecting drug use as recommended by “Taking Away the Chaos” (NHS GG&C 2016).
The Glasgow SDCF will provide hygienic environments where illicit drugs (purchased off the premises) can be consumed under clinical supervision with the onsite availability of sterile injecting equipment, advice on injecting technique, overdose assistance, on-site health & social service.
It is anticipated that benefits will include engagement with people who use drugs in vicinity, reduce drug-related health harms, reduce infectious disease transmission, increase access to treatment, care, and support services, reduce stigma and supporting vulnerable people to engage with appropriate services.
Staff must strictly adhere to the Service Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Rules as set out in the Service Specification. There will be a robust training and induction program to ensure staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities and the legal framework for the service.
Staff will also be required to assist with the evaluation and any planned research.
You will be based in the “aftercare area” of the facility but may be required to support individuals to access wider supports. You should have a non-judgemental approach and can maintain compassionate and consistent boundaries when dealing with challenging behaviour from the service user group. You should have experience of working with vulnerable service users.
Applicants must be educated to SVQ level 3. Attached to this advert is the Person Specification which details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and competencies that are required for this post.
Successful Candidates will be expected to work on a rotational shift pattern, which includes Early / Late shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Check
These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).
Working for us!
For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) please visit the following websites:
GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service
More information on our Safer Drug Consumption Facility can be found at the following link: https://glasgowcity.hscp.scot/sdcf
Application packs
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.
Further Information
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