Job Description

The Nottingham Recovery Network aims to deliver a fully integrated, high-quality drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support service. Our network comprises of Framework Housing Association (Lead Agency), Double Impact, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Al-Hurraya.

Al-Hurraya is seeking a dedicated and passionate Health Promotion worker to join our Substance use team at Nottingham recovery network. As a Health Promotion, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing comprehensive health promotion initiatives aimed at preventing and addressing substance use within the community. This position requires an understanding of public health and substance use issues, and effective communication strategies. A local understanding of issues faced by Nottingham city residents as well as community based support would be desirable.

Responsibilities:

Community Outreach and Education:

Develop and implement outreach programs to engage the community in discussions about substance use prevention and harm reduction.

Support with presenting educational sessions, workshops and attending wellbeing events to raise awareness about the risks associated with substance use and promote healthier lifestyle choices, being aware of the importance of health inequalities within our local communities and ensuring equality and diversity is upheld.

Work to reduce stigma and barriers faced by people who use substances when accessing support services.

Campaign Development:

Design, coordinate, and execute targeted health promotion campaigns focused on substance use prevention.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create impactful messaging and materials for various media platforms.

Collaboration with Community Partners:

Establish and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, Universities, healthcare providers, and other relevant entities.

Coordinate joint initiatives to address substance use from a collaborative and holistic perspective.

Required/essential.

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing health promotion programs, preferably in the field of substance use.

Knowledge of substance use issues, prevention strategies, and harm reduction principles.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence with public speaking.

Excellent organisational and diary management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse community groups and stakeholders.

Understanding of cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Self-motivated, creative and with an awareness of marketing strategies.

Please ensure a cover letter is sent with your CV.

For a informal chat please contact Lindsey Maddison on:

07813723484

lindsey.maddison@frameworkha.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,147.00-27,596.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nottingham, NG1 6BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/07/2025