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Children's & Famlie's Worker - Community Drug and Alcohol Services

P4 Recruitment Ltd
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Wickford, Essex SS11 8NP

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • P4 Recruitment is looking for an experienced M-PACT Worker to support families affected by substance misuse in Essex.
  • The role requires delivering the M-PACT programme, assessing family suitability, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Candidates should have experience in community or residential care, strong assessment skills, and familiarity with safeguarding protocols.
  • The position offers flexible working options, training opportunities, and various employee benefits, including a £90 monthly external therapy allowance.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required, with a competitive salary of £30,000 per year.

Overview:

P4 Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and experienced M-PACT Worker on behalf of our well-respected client. This role involves delivering vital support to families with children whose parents are struggling with substance misuse across Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of families in need.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver the M-PACT programme to families across Essex.
  • Liaise with partner agencies to generate and receive appropriate referrals.
  • Assess the suitability of families for the M-PACT programme.
  • Ensure high-quality service delivery and successful outcomes for children and their parents.
  • Manage and maintain client records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Safeguard vulnerable adults and children by identifying and reporting concerns.
  • Recruit, train, and support facilitators for the programme.
  • Facilitate family conferences and ensure ongoing care and support plans for clients post-programme.
  • Participate in regular progress reviews and staff support sessions.
  • Engage in personal and professional development to continually enhance skills.
Candidate Requirements:
  • Experience working with families in community or residential care/support services.
  • Strong skills in needs and risk assessments.
  • Experience in facilitating groups, workshops, and structured family meetings.
  • Knowledge of the 12-step programme, motivational enhancement, and cognitive-behavioural interventions.
  • Ability to maintain empathy while upholding professional boundaries.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a solid understanding of data protection legislation.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and continuous professional development.
  • An open and non-judgemental attitude towards clients and their families.
  • Familiarity with safeguarding protocols and incident reporting.
  • Experience using electronic case management systems.
  • Ability to assess client needs and connect them with appropriate services.
What We Offer:
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • Flexible Working Options (Full or part-time depending on preference)
  • Season Ticket Loan Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Crisis Loan Scheme
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Simply Health Cashback Scheme
  • £90 per month - External Therapy Allowance
  • 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part-time employees)
  • Access to Blue Light Card

If you’re ready to make a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.