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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Buckinghamshire Service for you to join a dynamic team committed to supporting children and young people who have been affected by someone else's drug and/or alcohol use. The role of a Children and Family Worker will support children and young people under the age of 18 on a one-to-one basis in a confidential space. The role will deliver a wide range of interventions/education though activities, such as games, arts and crafts and emotional wellbeing resources. The role will utilise a young person-centred approach, empowering them to explore situations which they feel they have little control over to support them to lead a safe, happy, and healthy life.
Job Responsibility:
To holistically support CYP affected by parental substance misuse, using a range of interventions including group work, 1:1 work, whole family interventions, safety planning and safeguarding working closely and proactively with the family unit to support positive and sustainable outcomes
Identify families in conjunction with other agencies, who will benefit from a Think Family / Whole family approach, negotiating participation and engagement with the programme of care
Identifying and responding effectively to potential safeguarding issues
Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to young people and the wider community
Working with young people to support positive, holistic outcomes in relation to their health and wellbeing, enabling them to lead safe, healthy, and purposeful lives: reducing risk and increasing resilience
Working flexibly across sites where required
Requirements:
Experience of working with young people and knowledge of the issues they face
Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people and the Fraser Competence framework
Have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field
Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice around young people's substance misuse treatment services and methods, including relevant best practice guidance
An accomplished communicator, both verbal and written with a high degree of personal IT competency
Be able to accurately update and maintain records and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g., reports
Have excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives
What we offer:
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years (30 days after five years)
Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme
Contributory pension scheme
discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
A friendly and supportive team
Training, career development & progression opportunities