Harm Reduction Coordinator
Inclusion
Southampton, SO15 2AHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
27 days leftJob description
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The Harm Reduction Coordinator will lead the coordination and delivery of evidence-based drug and alcohol harm reduction interventions throughout Southampton, operating across community, centre-based and outreach environments.
The post holder will work with individuals who may face homelessness, rough sleeping, complex needs or difficulties accessing treatment. Responsibilities will include managing a small, high-intensity caseload and facilitating access to appropriate health, housing, safeguarding and treatment services.
The role will also provide day-to-day direction and support to healthcare support workers, harm reduction assistants, volunteers and peer supporters, alongside contributing to service development, risk management, quality improvement, training and collaborative partnership working. In close collaboration with clinical and system leaders and partner organisations, the post holder will champion safe, innovative and consistently high-quality harm reduction practice.
- Coordinate and deliver evidence-based drug and alcohol harm reduction support across community, centre-based and outreach settings, particularly for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping or complex needs.
- The role aims to reduce harm, improve health outcomes and support engagement with treatment and wider support services, while promoting high-quality and innovative harm reduction practice.
- Deliver harm reduction interventions and outreach; coordinate staff, volunteers and peer supporters; manage a small caseload; assess and escalate risks; connect service users with treatment and support; work with partner agencies; provide training; and maintain accurate records, stock and performance data.
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Inclusion service offers psychological and drug & alcohol services, in the community, and in prisons, and has contracts across the country.
As an organisation we serve a population of 1.5 million and currently employ around 9000 members of staff.
We have a wide range of exciting opportunities for people looking to work in a truly integrated NHS organisation. By joining MPFT you will become part of a team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:
- Putting people at the heart of what we do
- Empowering people to improve care and wellbeing
- Delivering better health, better care in partnership
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Qualifications
Essential: - Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology Or Equivalent level of work experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with people who use drugs and alcohol.
- Experience in delivering harm reduction interventions for a range of substances including drugs and alcohol.
- Experience in working with people with complex needs (e.g. rough sleeping, mental health, trauma).
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Skills in managing risk, lone working, and working in challenging environments.
- Strong understanding of harm reduction approaches for drugs and alcohol.
- Knowledge of BBVs, safer injecting, overdose prevention, and safer drinking strategies.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
29 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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