About the role
We are looking to recruit 3 Harm Reduction and Engagement workers who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support individuals experiencing problematic substance and issues with homelessness – to end the homelessness cycle. These are exciting new roles as part of a new team in the city.

These role will ensure that we are able to provide specialist, tailored support to enable service users to overcome barriers and make positive changes. The role will require you to utilise resources to be able to reach and engage those most marginalised within the community. You will have an empathic approach to working with individuals and a great understanding of the needs and barriers of the client group.
You will take a client centred approach, ensuring that every client’s package of care encompasses all areas of their well-being, not just their substance use, to achieve the best possible outcomes for every person. You will ensure that clients are supported to appointments, are building recovery capital and are aware of the support services across the city whilst working in a multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate care and end the homelessness cycle.

We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will contribute to making this happen. You can really make the difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
These are fixed term posts with the possibility of being extended.

For an informal discussion, please contact Natalie Quinn at [email protected]

For full-person specifications and job details, please visit this link.

What can Humankind offer you?
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
✍️ Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies

• ️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce

Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks

Who are we?
Humankind is a vibrant and growing charity with over 30 years’ of experience working with individuals, families and communities affected by health and social inequalities across the country with a focus on improving people’s well-being. Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We have over 1,100 staff and around 100 volunteers providing services for over 20,000 people. Our specialist services include substance use, clinical, employment training and education, housing services, housing support and health, young people, and families’ services.

Humankind is an equal opportunities employer
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential.
We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01325 731 160, alternatively you can email us at [email protected]