- Support individuals engaging in or impacted by those engaged in Chemsex
- Co-develop and deliver workshops covering ham reduction and relapse prevention skills specific to LGBTQiA+ individuals engaging in Chemsex
- Deliver outreach and support at partner locations, including local sexual health services, live sex venues and LGBTQiA+ community venues
- Build relationships and collaborations within the sexual health and drug & alcohol sector
- Deliver assessments and care planning to support LGBTQIA+ individuals in meeting individual goals
- Demonstrable relevant experience in crisis support/intervention, key working/case management, group facilitation and peer-led interventions
- Experience in the field of substance misuse or a related field is preferred but we will welcome applications from all backgrounds if you share our values and are committed to learn
- Specific knowledge of the substance use and sexual health needs of LGBTQiA+ individuals
- Have a flair for developing productive multidisciplinary relationships
- Experience of defining, developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions and services
- An ability to collaborate with people from a wide range of backgrounds in a variety of settings in a respectful and empowering way
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service "Capped at 30 days"
- Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
Senior Chemsex Worker - London, United Kingdom - Change Grow Live
Description
Overview
At Change Grow Live, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our Service Users. We offer support and respect in a safe environment, treating each individual with care and dignity. Our core values of 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' guide us in our mission to help people change their lives and live to their fullest potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chemsex Worker to join our passionate and dedicated Camden team. In this role, you will provide support to LGBTQiA+ individuals that are experiencing difficulties with club drug use and supporting those engaged in chemsex. You will hold a caseload of clients and be responsible for their assessment, case planning, review, and ongoing care. You will
provide person-centred care that reflects the rights, preferences, and choices of individuals in an environment that is safe, healthy and maintains the individual's dignity and wellbeing.
In our vibrant Camden service, every day is a new experience, and we treat each person as a unique individual. We are a diverse and collaborative team, comprising a dedicated ensemble that includes a service manager, consultant psychiatrists, medical professionals, compassionate nurses, attentive healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, passionate volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.
Where: Lewisham
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £31, £33,708.57 Dependent on experience
Allowances: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting
Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
To excel in this role, you should embody:
What we offer:
Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria, as this will play a key role in the shortlisting process.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 28 to 30 (£31, £33,ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£4,Closing Date
28/4/2024 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we'd love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.