Overview
Family Worker - Substance Misuse (Ref: 0044ZA). We are recruiting for a compassionate and approachable Family Worker to join our team in our Wigan & Leigh service, to provide information and advice to families in relation to substance misuse and its impact on the family.
Responsibilities
As a Family Worker, you will offer interventions to support parents with substance misuse issues, raise awareness of and improve access to appropriate services, using Motivational Interviewing techniques. Provide ongoing support through 1:1 or group sessions. Develop strong relationships with clients and their families, manage an active caseload and ensure continuity of care. This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover an internal secondment.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that\'s right for them.
Essential Skills / Qualifications
* OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
* experience of working with families and young people around their substance use
* experience of structuring and delivering group work and/or presenting in a group setting
* experience of completing assessments, risk assessments or care plans with adults and young people
* evidence of continuous professional development
* excellent relationship building skills with a range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds
* the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
* good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
* excellent written and oral communication skills, including engaging delivery of presentations
* the ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
* effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media
Desirable
* Ideally you will have experience of working in a health and social care, substance misuse or family setting
* positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people and in different settings
* A full description can be provided upon request; please contact recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk for more details.
Other requirements
This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced level DBS and barred lists check. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS.
Company and Diversity & Inclusion
WithYou is committed to an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices and experiences. We welcome applicants from underrepresented communities and backgrounds, including veterans, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. We offer guaranteed interview schemes for certain groups and provide reasonable adjustments during the selection process.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card
* Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources
* Refer a Friend scheme details
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