BME Community Outreach Practitioner
| Posting date: | 30 August 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,124 to £32,946 per year |
| Additional salary information: | including London Weighting where appropriate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2024 |
| Location: | Brentford, West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Via |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB0033 |
Summary
Exciting opportunity
The Role
Brent is a diverse borough, ever working to be inclusive. We at Via are excited to be part of this diverse community, and we are excited to welcome a new member of our community. Via in Brent would like to welcome applicants from the BME community to work within our outreach team.
As the BME Community Outreach Practitioner you will work with individuals, communities, and organisations to reduce the harm associated with substance use amongst the BME community. The aim is to better understand the issues that people face, identifying and addressing barriers in accessing substance misuse services.
You will raise awareness of related harm, promote community and user involvement in this process and work with partners to improve access to support services, including treatment and recovery for those whose lives have been adversely affected.
Location
Cobbold Road, Willesden
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package
For an informal chat about the role please contact Marva Gayle, Assessment and Engagement Team Manager via Marva.Gayle@viaorg.uk
The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 September at midnight.
Interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 7 October.
The Role
Brent is a diverse borough, ever working to be inclusive. We at Via are excited to be part of this diverse community, and we are excited to welcome a new member of our community. Via in Brent would like to welcome applicants from the BME community to work within our outreach team.
As the BME Community Outreach Practitioner you will work with individuals, communities, and organisations to reduce the harm associated with substance use amongst the BME community. The aim is to better understand the issues that people face, identifying and addressing barriers in accessing substance misuse services.
You will raise awareness of related harm, promote community and user involvement in this process and work with partners to improve access to support services, including treatment and recovery for those whose lives have been adversely affected.
Location
Cobbold Road, Willesden
To see the generous range of benefits we offer at Via including 30 days annual leave for all new starters, our health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks and development opportunities – visit our Benefits Package
For an informal chat about the role please contact Marva Gayle, Assessment and Engagement Team Manager via Marva.Gayle@viaorg.uk
The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 September at midnight.
Interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 7 October.
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