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Children & Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Worker VacancyAgency Ref: 86575
An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to be part of a children and young peopleās substance use services in Oxfordshire. You will provide support and build resilience with children and young people whose parents or other family members use drugs or alcohol. Location: Hybrid working, travelling around OxfordshireHours: 35 hours per weekShifts: Monday to Friday, 9:00am ā 5:00pm ā with flexibilityLength: 2 - 3 months temporaryRate of Pay: Ā£16.00 per hour via an Umbrella company PAYEResponsibilities:ā¢ Provide a range of tailored interventions with young people depending upon their presenting drug of choice, complexity and needā¢ Responsible for holding and managing a case load of children & young peopleā¢ Provide specialist assessments, care planning, and deliver evidence based psychosocial brief and structured interventions through one-to-one appointments, groups, and onlineā¢ contribute to reducing the negative impacts of drugs and alcohol on children and young peopleās educational achievement, longer term employment prospects and their overall health and wellbeingā¢ Work effectively with a range of partner agencies to deliver a quality service, focussed on achieving positive change
Essential Requirements:ā¢ Experience of direct and focused client work with vulnerable young peopleā¢ Experience of completing and reviewing care plans and risk assessmentsā¢ A full UK Driving Licence with access to a car
If this role is of interest to you, please do contact Tia Hewitt on or by email on
