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Elevate your career as a Health and Well-being Practitioner in Substance Misuse with Social Care Connections!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people struggling with substance misuse?
Our agency is delighted to be working with a fantastic organisation in Kingston and Richmond, and we're seeking a dedicated Health and Well-being Practitioner to join their dynamic Substance Misuse Team.
Company Benefits:
Alongside a competitive salary, we also offer:Hybrid or mobile working and the technology and equipment to facilitate this
Travel assistance package for business use
Access to free parking at your main place of work for selected teams
Access to a huge range of additional professional development opportunities as part of our regional Social Work Teaching Partnership
One-to-one case supervision
Professional supervision
Peer or group supervision
Reflecting teams (safe spaces to discuss practice and the use of self in peer groups)
Coaching scheme to enhance professional development and provide dedicated time to focus on your individual needs
An accessible, permanent and stable leadership team
About the Role:
This is a rewarding full-time position (Scale point 29-33) where you'll be providing direct interventions to young people impacted by problematic substance misuse. You'll work closely with them to reduce harm, develop multi-agency care plans, and achieve positive outcomes. Your role will also involve delivering training to professionals, housing providers, and parents.
What Our Client Offers:
You'll be part of a supportive team within a well-established service, AFC Early Help. They offer a range of universal, targeted, and statutory services, including youth services, children's centres, early help, family and youth resilience, and targeted youth support. The Health and Well-being Hub site utilises a strong evidence-based practice model and is driven by local needs.
About You: Our Ideal Candidate:
Qualifications: You'll hold a Level 4 or above professional qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Youth Work, Children and Youth, Social Care, Education, or Substance Misuse. Evidence of ongoing professional development is essential.
Experience:
Proven experience positively engaging and building trusting relationships with young people who have faced challenges like childhood adversity and problematic behaviours (offending, gangs, going missing, drug misuse).
Experience working directly with young people who have misused substances.
Experience working directly with young people who have been subject to the Leaving Care and/or Looked After processes.
Strong experience in multi-agency working, care planning, and partnership working.
Skills:
Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with substance misuse issues.
Why Apply Through Us?
As a specialist social care recruitment agency, we understand the importance of finding the right role for you. We offer:
Personalized support throughout the application and interview process.
Expert advice on career development.
Access to exclusive opportunities with leading social care providers.
If you're a passionate and experienced professional looking to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and let us help you take the next step in your social care career!
