At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.

We’re looking for a Full-Time Assessment & Engagement Worker to join our Ellesmere port Team.

The role may suit someone who is new to the sector, though an excellent track record in a health and social care sector is essential.

You will:

Conduct strengths-based assessments, evidence-based interventions (brief and structured) and initial risk and recovery planning,

Deliver harm reduction advice, guidance and education including, needle & syringe exchanges, brief and extended recovery interventions, blood borne virus interventions and overdose prevention advice,

Support with engagement processes, such as managing contact schedules, to ensure safety and maximise outcomes,

Support the day-to-day delivery of excellent drug and alcohol services to service users and their significant others, including family members friends and carers

You will also deliver harm reduction advice, needle & syringe exchanges, Blood borne virus testing, drug testing and overdose prevention advice.