Overview
Family Worker - Substance Misuse (Ref: 0044ZA). We are recruiting for a compassionate and approachable Family Worker to join our team in the Wigan & Leigh service, to provide information and advice to families in relation to substance misuse and its impact on the family. If you are looking for a role where you will make a tangible difference to the lives of those affected by substance misuse, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
As a Family Worker, you will offer interventions to support parents with substance misuse issues, whilst working to raise awareness of and improve access to appropriate services, with a focus on using Motivational Interviewing techniques. You will provide ongoing support through 1:1 or group sessions. It will be vital for you to develop strong and positive relationships with clients and their families, whilst managing an active caseload and ensuring continuity of care. Please note this is a fixed-term contract (FTC) 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.
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting for a compassionate and approachable Family Worker to join our team in our Wigan & Leigh service, and to provide information and advice to families in relation to substance misuse and its impact on the family. If you are looking for a role where you will make a tangible difference to the lives of those affected by substance misuse, we'd love to hear from you. As a Family Worker, you will offer interventions to support parents with substance misuse issues, whilst working to raise awareness of and improve access to appropriate services, with a focus on using Motivational Interviewing techniques. You will provide ongoing support through 1:1 or group sessions. It will be vital for you to develop strong and positive relationships with clients and their families, whilst managing an active caseload and ensuring continuity of care. Please note this is a FTC for 12 months to cover an internal secondment.
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 / Experience
* Ideally you will have experience of working in a health and social care, substance misuse or family setting
DBS and Compliance
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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 with a £500 bonus for successful referrals (probation required)
Disclosures
This post is subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act clauses as described above and to DBS checks where applicable.
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