About the role:
1. To assist in the delivery of the YP & Families Service Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network (DAWN) across West Sussex, using an Asset Based Community Development approach, to support individuals and families to overcome multiple, complex problems, so they can live successfully within the community.
2. To hold a caseload of parents/carers who are accessing substance use services, to ensure that their and their children’s needs are being met, through use of support plans and reviews. This may involve referral to or provision of substance use interventions, groups, pod work and one to ones and supporting access to medical interventions as well contributing to multi-agency discussions and meetings (including strategy meetings, Child In Need meetings and Core Group Conferences).
3. To ensure that risk assessments and management plans are carried out and that safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented at all times.
4. To provide evidence based family psychosocial interventions including groupwork.
5. To support workers with, and make direct referrals to the Integrated Front Door - Early Help and Children’s Services.
6. To support workers with, and undertake, home visits.
About you:
7. Relevant professional qualification (minimum NVQ 3) and/or substantial experience in a related field: Drug & Alcohol Services, Mental Health, Social Work/Care, Probation, Nursing, Education, Youth and Community.
8. Understanding and experience of interventions and treatment services available for people with substance use issues.
9. Understanding and experience of services and interventions available for families wanting or requiring support (Early Help, Children’s Social Care).
10. Experience and knowledge of Children’s Social Care thresholds, referral processes and interventions.
11. Demonstrable understanding of multiple, complex problems within families, including the causes of poverty and vulnerability, antisocial behaviour, substance misuse, domestic abuse, mental health, poor school attendance, homelessness, unemployment and offending.
12. A good working knowledge of current legislation relating to working with families, safeguarding children and adults and other related agendas.
What we will give to you:
13. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”.
14. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
15. Contributory pension scheme
16. A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
17. A friendly and supportive team
18. Training, career development & progression opportunities
19. Refer a friend scheme.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
If you are passionate, eager to learn and develop your skills in working with parents and carers who need support in relation to their drug and alcohol use – then this might be a perfect opportunity for you!
Please note: Our service provides support across West Sussex with an outreach element to it. A full UK driving licence and access to your own car is required.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 28/10/2025 Closing Date 17/10/2025