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Senior Practitioner- Children & Families

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Buckinghamshire Council

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United Kingdom , Buckinghamshire (Countywide)

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32002.35 - 34214.21 GBP / Year
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We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to lead the development of our Affected Others service, supporting children, young people (CYP), and families impacted by familial substance misuse. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow a service that makes a real difference in breaking cycles of harm and building resilience.

Job Responsibility:

  • Drive the design and delivery of innovative interventions for children, young people and families affected by substance misuse
  • Develop group programmes, resources, and training to strengthen whole-family approaches
  • Build strong partnerships with key stakeholder such as adult substance misuse services, schools, children’s services, and health professionals to ensure seamless referral pathways
  • Develop and deliver training and consultation to external partners and stakeholders on the issues facing young people affected by substance misuse of others
  • Champion safeguarding and best practice across the service
  • Hold a caseload of complex and high-risk cases involving children, young people, and families, delivering whole-family support, including parenting programmes and harm reduction strategies
  • Monitor and evaluate service impact, ensuring continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Experienced in working with families facing multiple risk factors, including parental substance misuse
  • Skilled in delivering 1:1 and group interventions and developing new programmes
  • Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection procedures
  • Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
  • A strong communicator and collaborator, able to influence and lead within multi-agency settings
  • Must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car
What we offer:
  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
  • Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
  • Opportunity to lead and shape a vital service alongside a friendly and supportive team
  • Training, career development & progression opportunities
  • Refer a friend scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 25, 2026

Expiration:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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