We have an exciting role on offer within our Public Health Service as a Caseworker- Young Persons Team.
About Us
Working within Middlesbrough Council, our team helps those experiencing problems with substance use, domestic abuse, and homelessness.
We are looking for a passionate, motivated individual to join our Young Persons Team as a Caseworker.
You will need to have a real passion for working with Young People and to be able to communicate effectively with young people of all ages. Innovation, creativity and flexibility will be key to the success of this role.
In this role you will:
* Carry a caseload of complex young people who are using drugs and/or alcohol, delivering a range of interventions including education, brief advice, harm reduction and structured psychosocial interventions- this could be one on one or in a group setting.
* Creating robust care and safety plans and liaising with children’s services and other professionals.
* Working closely with the family and/or carers of young people
* Delivering educational sessions and youth enrichment activities
* Attending social care meetings
* Keeping accurate and up to date records
Any previous experience relating to working with young people and/or substance use would be an asset to this role but candidates with transferable skills will be considered and will be provided with a robust learning and development plan.
Due to the nature of this role a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle are required.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer
* Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent pension plus top-up options.
* Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
* Flexible working (dependent on job role).
* Electric car lease scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff lottery.
* Travel and car parking schemes.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Nicole Maughan on nicole_maughan@middlesbrough.gov.uk
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
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