Research Assistant - Integrated Trauma Service Lincoln, England
Job description
Do you thrive in a busy environment, having a wide range of tasks to juggle and lots of different people to meet and support? If so, then this could be the role for you.
Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging but always rewarding. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it so why don't you apply to be part of something great!
We Are With You is a substance misuse service with permanent offices across Lincolnshire in Grantham, Lincoln and Boston. We aim to support anyone who considers their drug or alcohol use to be a problem.
As a Research Assistant, you will play an integral role in the Integrated Trauma Service by working closely with the Principal Investigator/Research Officer to examine the concurrent treatment approach for coexisting substance misuse and trauma
About the job
You will be part of our Integrated Trauma Services team, conducting and providing support on numerous projects throughout the service. The day-to-day responsibilities of the role will vary depending on the project, this may include, and will not be limited to, producing reports, papers and other publications, participarting in research meetings and consistently liaising with internal and external collaborators. As well as joining internal research activities including seminars, and group conferences.
The service is currently developing, refining, evaluating and implementing a dual focus on a concurrent treatment approach for coexisting substance misuse and trauma.
REQUIRED SKILLS
To do this job successfully, you will need:
- experience of relevant research methods
- an honours degree in a relevant subject
- the abillity to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- to be confident working in a team environment, able to work collaboratively with everyone
- to be organised, able to manage and prioritise your time and deal with changing and conflicting demands with ease
- a keen desire in personal and professional development
- good analytical skills with an eye for detail
- the strong ability to work under pressure effectively
- a can do, result-driven and positive attitude
- some flexibility with working hours and location from time to time
DESIRABLE SKILLS
If you have worked in a charitable organisation before and/or have knowledge and experience of our client group, that would be an advantage but is not essential
If you have a masters degree in a relevant subject and experience in a substance misuse setting, this would be desirable but not essential
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are With You.
BENEFITS
There are a number of staff benefits of working for We Are With You that include:
- 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff)
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Life assurance benefit scheme
- Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance
- Diverse package of training and development opportunities
- 24/7 access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
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 if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you wish to apply for part time rather than full time, then please indicate this in your cover letter. Please include the hours which you wish to work.
