Job Details: Hep C Outreach Support - New Vision Bradford
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Vacancy No: VN4847
Employment Type: Fixed Term
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: New Vision Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 5BA
Interview Date: 12 Mar 2025
Hep C Outreach Support - Fixed Term 12 Months
Working hours: 37 hours Monday-Friday
Location: You will be based at both 30 Manningham Lane, BD1 3DN and Temple Street, Keighley, BD21 2AD
About the role...
An opportunity has arisen to support the Hepatitis C elimination agenda as part of the Waythrough Hep C team in a post hosted by the West Yorkshire Liver Care Network. This will initially be funded for 12 months with the opportunity to extend for another 12 months subject to funding becoming available.
Some key duties will include:
* As directed by Hep C Regional Coordinator and working within the Waythrough Hepatitis C team based at New Vision Bradford, the role will ensure that Hepatitis C and other BBV interventions are being delivered consistently.
* Focus on those who are complex, disadvantaged and struggling to access testing, treatment and interventions to raise awareness of transmission and reinfection.
* Outreach to those not engaged with drug treatment services at Bevan Healthcare, including ODN home visits and liver surveillance events across ODN.
* Work with ODN nurses and Hep C Trust staff and peers to ensure that marginalised individuals not engaged with other services are afforded equitable care.
About you...
* You must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle or the ability to travel via public transport efficiently.
* Lived experience would be an advantage but not essential.
* You will need to have excellent communication skills.
* You will have sound knowledge of Hep C and the elimination criteria and a passion for working as a team to deliver exceptional service as part of the Hep C elimination programme.
What can Waythrough 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 Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
Applications Close Date: 05 Mar 2025
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