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Key Responsibilities

To holistically support Children & Young People affected by familial substance use, using a range of interventions including group work, 1:1 work,

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About the Role

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To holistically support Children & Young People affected by familial substance use, using a range of interventions including group work, 1:1 work,
In collaboration with our adult service provide whole family interventions, safety planning and safeguarding working closely and proactively with the family unit to support positive and sustainable outcomes.
Identify families in conjunction with other agencies, who will benefit from a Think Family / Whole family approach, negotiating participation and engagement with the programme of care.
Identifying and responding effectively to potential safeguarding issues.
Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to young people and the wider community.
Working with young people to support positive, holistic outcomes in relation to their health and wellbeing, enabling them to lead safe, healthy, and purposeful lives: reducing risk and increasing resilience.
Working flexibly across sites and in the community where required.

Experience of working with young people and knowledge of the issues they face
Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people and the Gillick Competence framework
Have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field
Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice around young people’s substance misuse treatment services and methods, including relevant best practice guidance
An accomplished communicator, both verbal and written with a high degree of personal IT competency
Be able to accurately update and maintain records and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g. reports
Have excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives

What We Offer

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✓Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.

✓We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.

✓Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.

✓Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.

✓Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.

✓Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.

✓Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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 is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

2/7/2026

15/6/2026

Kirsty Martin | kirsty.martin@cgl.org.uk

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.