Education and Prevention Worker (Gambling Service)

We have immediate need for an Education and Prevention Worker, working within our Gambling Service. This position is full-time (35 hours per week).

Based – Bristol/ Remote/ Community 

Salary – £29,181

Contract – Fixed 31st March 2026

We are looking for someone who is passionate about preventing gambling harms amongst young people to join our team.

The role is to work as part of a team promoting a greater understanding of gambling harms amongst young people.  This role will provide young people with the information required to make educated decisions around gambling activities and the impacts gambling can have, as well as where to get help and support if needed.  The successful applicant will also up skill professionals to be able to educate and talk to young persons about gambling related harm.

Some of the key tasks for this role include to:

  • Run gambling awareness workshops for professionals and young people from a variety of agencies to deliver gambling education based on best practice guidelines.
  • Develop (with the involvement of the Service Senior), opportunities to train youth professionals in gambling awareness and raise awareness of the project amongst key agencies and stakeholders.
  • Promote Ara’s support offer by establishing connections and relationships with relevant stakeholders and groups.
  • Manage your own diary, schedule, plan and deliver sessions for Young People and Professionals in line with the contract aims.
  • Maintain accurate records and provide statistical information required to assist delivery and evaluation of the Ara’s service. 

In return we offer:

  • A competitive and benchmarked salary.
  • A 35 hour working week to promote a healthy work-life balance, with flexible working.
  • Up to 32 days annual leave, as well as all UK bank holidays.
  • A pension scheme, comprehensive training, and a 24hr Employee Assistance Program.
  • Meaningful and fulfilling work that makes a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our society

To apply, please email recruitment@recovery4all.co.uk with a CV and covering letter.  

For more information about Ara, please visit www.recovery4all.co.uk 

Closing date for applications – Monday 16th December 2024

Interviews – Monday 16th – Friday 20th December 2024

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