Would you like to be part of a global effort to eliminate hepatitis C? We would welcome enthusiastic applicants with a passion for delivering services to underrepresented communities to join our efforts and ensure we reach out to as many service-users as possible, enabling what can be lifesaving treatment for many.
We are looking for a Peer Support Lead to help us focus on North Cumbria and be part of our wider North-East and Cumbria Team. We are keen to hear from skilled applicants who may have experience within substance misuse services, supporting volunteers or may have been personally affected by hepatitis C.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are crucial to this role, and we require a good standard of education. We would welcome applicants with a passion for making a difference and innovative ways of working.
Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager and as a crucial team member in this area, the successful applicant will be integral to the continuation and development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers specifically across the North Cumbria. Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings and ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care.
This post will require extensive travel across the region, and it is essential for the post holder to hold a driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.
If you would like an informal chat about this role please email suzanne.murphy@hepctrust.org.uk.
If you would like to apply for this role, please download and complete the below application form and send it to administration@hepctrust.org.uk
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