Hepatitis C Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Hepatitis C Support Worker - West Yorkshire

Location: West Yorkshire (community-based with travel across the region)
Rate: £15.00 - £18.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: 3 - 6 months (with potential for extension)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time (some flexibility may be required)

Belmont Recruitment are working with a forward-thinking harm reduction and healthcare charity to recruit a Hepatitis C Support Worker on a contract basis in West Yorkshire. This role focuses on supporting people who are at risk of, or currently living with, Hepatitis C - helping them access testing, treatment, and holistic support.

You'll work across community settings, drug and alcohol services, and outreach locations to actively engage vulnerable individuals and provide practical, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Promote awareness and understanding of Hepatitis C among service users and the wider community
2. Provide 1:1 support to individuals throughout the testing and treatment journey
3. Support access to healthcare services including blood tests, fibroscans, and specialist clinics
4. Deliver harm reduction advice and distribute relevant resources (e.g. leaflets, clean injecting equipment where appropriate)
5. Work closely with local NHS and third-sector services to ensure coordinated care
6. Help reduce stigma by encouraging open, non-judgemental conversations around blood-borne viruses
7. Maintain accurate records of engagement, outcomes, and progress

Requirements:

1. Experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally within drug and alcohol, criminal justice, or health outreach settings
2. A solid understanding of Hepatitis C and/or harm reduction principles (training can be provided)
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with individuals from all walks of life
4. Confidence working both independently and as part of a multi-agency team
5. A non-judgemental, empathetic, and person-centred approach
6. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable

Why Belmont Recruitment?

1. £250 Referral Bonus
2. Weekly payroll
3. Flexible start dates

If you're passionate about public health and supporting people to access life-changing care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today, or contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment for a confidential chat.