The role:

An an exciting new role for BDP, based within our Assertive Engagement & Early Intervention Team, you will be working to reduce drug-related deaths by widening access to Naloxone amongst people who use drugs in Bristol, as well as amongst professionals who work within Bristol’s drug & alcohol services and partner agencies. With the emergence of synthetic opioids in the UK drug supply, this role comes at a crucial time to protect the lives of people who use drugs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering a Naloxone training programme for service users and professionals in Bristol, including a ‘training for trainers’ programme.
• Developing systems to monitor Naloxone distribution, training and impact.
• Identifying opportunities for growth in out Naloxone provision and developing innovative harm reduction strategies in response to changing drug markets.

What we are looking for:

• Strong engagement & service development skills, demonstrating flexibility, persistence and imagination in engaging service users.
• An understanding of contemporary issues surrounding drug and alcohol.
• Excellent organisational skills, including managing and prioritising your own workload.
• Experience of effective collaboration, partnership working and building relationships for the benefit of service users.

About BDP:

BDP has been supporting the people of Bristol around their drug and/or alcohol use for the past 37 years. We are committed to providing accessible and appropriate support for anyone who needs it and to reduce the harms caused by drugs and/or alcohol.

Workers at BDP come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but all share a drive to make a difference in the lives of the people we work with. Our workers’ values come above their job history or qualifications. If you share our attitudes, we can teach you the skills needed for the job. The BDP Treatment Team is one of the largest and longest-established primary care based services in the UK, supporting more than 1800 people at any one time.

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Thorough line management and reflective practice programme
• Extensive and ongoing training
• Cycle to work scheme