Job Description

Overview:
We are a free and confidential service for adults (18+) in Liverpool who are experiencing difficulties with substances.
We believe everyone has the ability to make positive changes. We work with individuals, families, carers, and professionals to offer support that's right for you.
Whether you need one-to-one help, group sessions, or access to medication and treatment, we're here for you.
Volunteers play a crucial role in helping us bring our vision to life and deliver our services effectively. Their dedication strengthens the quality, reach, and accessibility of our support, allowing us to help even more people.
Responsibilities:
As a Healthcare Support Volunteer you are an equal and valued member of the Healthcare team, supporting them in the day-to-day delivery of health and wellbeing interventions. Our service users' health and wellbeing is really important to us so you will be playing a pivotal role in supporting the promotion of healthier lifestyles and harm reduction interventions including providing naloxone within our services and community hubs.
You will be supporting clinics by working with clients to prepare them for a medical review this will include taking blood pressure, screening for substances and discussing expectations.
Following training you will support the facilitation and delivery of Blood Bourne Virus screening and vaccinations as part of the healthcare team. You will be working closely with staff and partner agencies supporting service users to access treatment and clinical interventions.

• Interviews: Will take place towards the last two weeks of February 2026
• Training: Will start on the third week of March (1 day per week for - 6 weeks).

Closing Date: 17/1/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Alison Fleet | Alison.Fleet@cgl.org.uk | 07471593468 : Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role. : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Skills Required