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32 - Needle Exchange / Resource Room Worker
When We Need You
From 03/05/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
The needle exchange/resource room is open from 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday providing: - sterile injecting equipment - information about drugs/alcohol - condom distribution / sexual health information - pregnancy testing - referral to other services within WFCDT - referral to other agencies In addition to the daily drop-in service, planned weekly support groups are held within the building and scheduled triage assessment clinics. After training the opportunity to be involved in all of these services would be offered.
Availability
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About Fife Community Drugs (VC)
Fife Community Drugs offer a range of services to people at risk of, or experiencing, problem drug use and or sexual health problems. These services are provided in an informal and non-judgemental setting. Services include advice and information on drug use and other related issues eg HIV, Hepatitis B and C, wound care, safe injecting practices, needle exchange, counseling, drugs outreach work,and sexual health issues, pregnancy testing and condom distribution. All service are available to young people.
Skills & Experience
Volunteers are required to have a non-judgemental approach to drugs and alcohol issues. Volunteers must be aware that confidentiality is crucial in working with drug users. A mature attitude and the ability to relate to young people also advantageous.
Travel Details
The opportunity happens at 8 Viewfield Terrace, Dunfermline, behind Carnegie Hall Volunteers will be given a travel voucher to get to and from work or mileage will be paid at 40p per mile Volunteers will be given an allowance for a light lunch if working longer than 5 hours
Restrictions
Nature of work involved and the service being delivered is not appropriate for under 21 years.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Designated support worker Induction checklist Six weekly reviews In-house training Specialist training if required
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Drugs / Alcohol Issues
Expenses Detail
Public transport costs reimbursed or mileage at 40p per mile.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per week with minimum commitment of 6 weeks would be preferred.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.
Volunteers Required
2
Reference Code
32-2001
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
17 Tolboth Street
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1RW
Contact: Ashley Harper
Tel: 01592 640919
Email: mail@fcds.org.uk
Website: http://www.wfcdt.co.uk
