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recruitment
Bristol Drugs Project is an experienced, energetic and
resourceful service delivering effective harm reduction
and treatment services to over 3,500 individuals a year.
HARM REDUCTION WORKER
Full-time, 35 hours – ref: DD3
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a 6 day harm reduction
service for drug users where reducing risk is the goal. Why do injectors
share? If you understand why and can work imaginatively to do
something about it, we are keen to hear from you. Some out of hours
work will be involved. A full UK driving licence is essential.
For an informal discussion contact John Maliphant,
Harm Reduction Services Coordinator on 07973 544 904.
SHARED CARE WORKER
Full-time, 35 hours – ref: DD4
Bristol’s successful Shared Care scheme provides treatment to over
1,500 drug users. Based in GP surgeries in the heart of communities
you will assess opiate users, provide advice to GPs, monitor
prescriptions and develop and implement a care plan. If you are
assertive, diplomatic, with excellent organisational skills and are able to
work well within pressurised primary care settings, this is for you. Some
early evening work will be required.
For an informal discussion contact Jayne Peters,
Treatment Services Manager, on (0117) 987 6019.
DRUG-USING PARENTS WORKER*
Full-time, 35 hrs – ref: DD5
Part of our Family Support Service delivering services, including
personal counselling, to parents who are drug dependent within the
community and as a core part of the Bristol Maternity Drug Service.
* This post is female only; section 7(3) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.
For an informal discussion contact Justin Hoggans,
Structured Support Services Manager on (0117) 987 6007.
YOUTH WORKERS
Full-time, 35 hours (1 permanent post and 1 maternity locum 8 months)
– ref: DD6
As part of the Bristol Early Intervention Service you will deliver effective,
evidence-based services to young people within Bristol’s Secondary
Schools and to young people not currently in school. You will need
experience of working with young people and of working with people
with drug or alcohol problems.
For an informal discussion contact Justin Hoggans,
Structured Support Services Manager on (0117) 987 6007.
Salary scale for all posts: £17,024 progressing to £25,592,
starting salary for suitably qualified candidates: £22,699 (based
on 35 hours a week).
For all jobs you will need experience of working
with drug users & we welcome past personal
experience of problematic drug use.
Funded by Safer Bristol – Bristol Community
Safety & Drugs Partnership
Closing date: Wednesday 15th April at noon
Please fax, e-mail or write to Angelo Curtis,
quoting the job reference, for an application pack:
BDP, 11 Brunswick Square, Bristol BS2 8PE
Fax: (0117) 987 1900, E-mail: recruitment@bdp.org.uk
We are committed to anti-discriminatory practice in employment and
service provision; we especially welcome applicants from Black and minority
ethnic groups, as they are under-represented within our organisation.
No CV’s agencies or publications.
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