The Role

Nigel Wright are delighted to support a North East Leading Charity with their search for a Gambling Engagement Practitioner.  

Role Responsibilities *Facilitate referrals and provide advice, guidance, assessments, brief and structured interventions, as well as group programmes to individuals experiencing gambling-related difficulties.
*Offer advice and support to colleagues working with individuals affected by gambling behaviour, enhancing their understanding and approach.
*Build relationships with key stakeholders, promote the service’s mission, and recruit community partners to expand outreach efforts.
*Develop and support a network of Community Champions to raise awareness and address gambling-related harm within local communities.


The Person

Skills/Attributes:

Knowledge: *Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion values.
*Understanding of gambling-related issues and interventions.
*Familiarity with community services in the North East.
*Knowledge of safeguarding best practices, confidentiality, and data protection.
Skills: *Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.
*Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
*Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with key organisations and stakeholders.
*Competent in IT, including MS Office, online platforms (Teams, Zoom), and maintaining accurate records.
*Effective use of Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused approaches, with willingness to train in CBT techniques.
*Adaptable to various service delivery settings across the North East.
Experience: *Working in multi-disciplinary teams and with vulnerable people.
*Delivering 1:1 psychosocial interventions.
*Community-based, peripatetic working.
*Ideally, experience supporting those affected by gambling harms.
Qualifications: *NQF Level 4 (or higher) Professional Diploma in a relevant field, such as Health and Social Care or Counselling.


Next Steps

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