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Specialist Schools Coordinator
Location: London
Salary: £26,250 - £34,650 per annum
Our client’s vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
They have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year their services support around 125,000 people.
The Role
An exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen in Lewisham for a highly skilled and experienced individual to join their team as a Drug and Alcohol Education Specialist. They are seeking a dedicated professional, ideally with a background as a drug and alcohol worker, school welfare officer, or student support worker, who shares their vision of creating a healthier future for young people.The organisation adopt a bio-social model approach and aim to work collaboratively with schools to develop and deliver engaging sessions on drugs, alcohol, and healthy relationships. As a Drug and Alcohol Education Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in promoting awareness and providing essential guidance to students, teachers, and parents alike. Through training programs and workshops, you will empower educators and parents with the knowledge and tools needed to address substance abuse issues effectively.
Skills and Qualifications
- Previous experience as a drug and alcohol worker, school welfare officer, or student support worker is highly desirable.
- A thorough understanding of the challenges and issues surrounding drugs, alcohol, and young people.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver engaging presentations and workshops.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of local resources and treatment services related to drug and alcohol support is advantageous.
- Relevant qualifications in counselling, social work, or a related field will be considered an asset.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
- Death in service benefit
- Free Will writing
- Eyecare vouchers
- Blue light card discount
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
- Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Happy, Healthy You! - their wellbeing offers for their workforce
- Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
