Gambling Support Practitioner

Gambling Support PractitionerFull time - Permanent - 35 hours per weekLocation - East Midlands - home based position with requirement to travel across the region. This would vary but could be 2-3 days a week. Please note that you must live within the East Midlands region for this roleSalary: £29,332Closing date for applications: Tuesday 31 MarchInterviews will take place online via video conference, from 7 AprilAbout UsFounded in 1997, GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support for anyone who is harmed by gambling and create awareness about safer gambling and treatment.The RoleThis is a great time to join GamCare as we are growing the reach of our services. We are looking a Gambling Support Practitioner with qualifications or experience in health or social care, and an empathic style to enable people to change their behaviour through skilled intervention.Crucially, you will ensure that psychosocial, and recovery support interventions are delivered as part of a cohesive recovery plan while working collaboratively with external and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes for service users.There will be lots of opportunity to participate in service promotion, networking activities and events to support the visibility of the service, as well as developing relationships with local services and communities to strengthen ..... full job details .....