Specialist Harm Reduction Worker

Job summary

Join our team as a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker in Fife on a permanent basis. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Fife is looking for a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are

Main duties of the job

Our Specialist Harm Reduction Workers play a vital role in supporting clients, providing information and advice in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm, including promoting safer drug use practices; working with individuals most at risk. In this role you will provide harm reduction interventions, structured one to one work, outreach harm reduction and multi agency liaison with our partners. You will play a key role in the development of Harm Minimisation interventions in a community setting. This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they're always treated with respect and dignity. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

Details

• Date posted: 19 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £26,250 to £26,250 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: oc-1792162180-WCES2
• Job locations: Leven, KY8 4PF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

About the Role Join our team as a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker in Fife on a permanent basis. Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people's lives? Our team in Fife is looking for a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you. As a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . This is a full time, permanent position. This role will involve occasional evenings and weekend working. Please refer to the linked job description to support your application. The closing date for this role is 8th November 2026; however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants should submit a CV and a covering letter on why you would like to be considered for this role. Job Opportunity Our Specialist Harm Reduction Workers play a vital role in supporting clients, providing information and advice in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm, including promoting safer drug use practices; working with individuals most at risk. In this role you will provide harm reduction interventions, structured one to one work, outreach harm reduction and multi agency liaison with our partners. You will play a key role in the development of Harm Minimisation interventions in a community setting. This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they're always treated with respect and dignity. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding. Essential Skills We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential. You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders. To be successful in this role you will:

have experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting

have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions

have experience of delivering group work, specifically in outreach and community settings

have knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations

have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike

be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work

be comfortable using IT and digital media

able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed

a driving license and access to a vehicle

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable once your recommended friend has been employed for 6 months