Family Safeguarding Recovery Practitioner

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation. Make a Real Difference – Help Change Lives. Are you passionate about supporting families and protecting children? We’re looking for a Drug & Alcohol Family Safeguarding Recovery Practitioner. This role sits within Surrey’s Family Safeguarding Team (FST) – a nationally recognised, multi-disciplinary model that places adult-focused practitioners directly into children’s safeguarding teams. You’ll be part of a team that includes specialists in domestic abuse, mental health, and substance misuse, all working together to improve outcomes for children and families. The substance misuse strand is delivered through i-access, an integrated treatment service run in partnership between Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and Via. This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more. We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. If you’re someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. You will support parents who are experiencing drug and alcohol issues and whose children are subject to Child in Need or Child Protection Plans. You’ll deliver expert substance misuse interventions as part of a wider safeguarding strategy, working collaboratively with social workers and other multidisciplinary colleagues. You’ll help bridge the gap between adult and children’s services, co-facilitate parenting groups, and contribute to safeguarding plans and recovery pathways using a trauma-informed, family-focused approach.