U Turn Group Worker
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The Group Worker - Peer Education Service will support our peer-led Harm Reduction Service (U-Turn) benefiting young people 11 - 25 years old to design and deliver youth-led inputs on issue based topics, with a focus to incorporate harm reduction approaches and address stigma/language around substance use.
The Group Worker will have responsibility for developing our weekly groups for our Peer Educators to take part in training around areas such as: leadership, team building, issue-based topics and wellbeing. These groups will provide a safe, trauma-informed space where individuals will be able to feel confident to develop coping skills and resilience.
The service specifically targets some of the most vulnerable young people in areas where GCA currently delivers services, aiming to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs within their communities.
The Peer Educators will be supported to deliver peer-led inputs to other Young People on issued-based topics, with a focus to incorporate a harm reduction approach as well as a separate element of addressing stigma/language around drug and alcohol use..
This post requires a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership - successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
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Job IdJD3601161
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Part Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationGlasgow, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned