Female Harm Reduction Peer Coordinator

This is an exciting new role working with the guidance of the Project Manager and in partnership with the London Joint Working Group, local substance use services, the Harm Reduction Peer Coordinator will develop, support and deliver the peer led needle and syringe program (NSP) across the borough of Hackney at the Hackney Harm Reduction Hub (HHRH). This will include developing delivery of the service and developing relationships and partnership working with local statutory and voluntary service providers who provide support and care for our potential client group.

The Female Harm Reduction Coordinator will lead in the developing & delivery of secondary NSP provision, naloxone distribution and educational workshops to communities where women are in need including outreach from the Hackney Harm Reduction Hub to for example sex workers, BAME communities, LGBTQI and people who suffer domestic and gender based violence, with a view to enhancing harm reduction provision across the area.

The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

Please download the documents below for the application form and more information about the project. Please send completed applications to admin@hepctrust.org.uk