Complex needs practitioner (birmingham) - united kingdom, birmingham, west midlands

gbp23,730 with progression to gbp25,654 per annum + excellent benefits

birmingham

do you want to work as part of a dynamic and engaging team supporting young people in birmingham?

due to project expansion aquarius young people's substance misuse team are recruiting for several complex needs substance misuse practitioners across the city.

aquarius has been providing structured and targeted interventions to young people engaging in, at risk of substance misuse or affected by parental substance misuse for many years.

the post holder will work on an outreach basis, including visiting schools & colleges, the children and families service, the yot as well as other local community agencies.

the role will involve supporting young people away from engaging in substance misuse or with an understanding of parental substance misuse.

you will provide young people with skills and coping strategies to manage their recovery journey, delivering 1-1 and some group work interventions, targeted outreach to engage 'hard-to-reach' young people and delivery of service talks and substance misuse presentations to enhance external professional workforce development with our partner agencies.

working hours will be monday - friday, 37 hours per week, most work will occur during the day, however as a young people's service we may occasionally ask you to support out of hours sessional work.

holding a relevant qualification in substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/ mental health/social care or with relevant experience and willingness to work towards a level 3 qualification in health & social care you will also:

have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable young people in a community setting

be able to deliver behaviour change support, including group work

be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and hidden harm

adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations

in return, we offer a range of benefits including:

generous annual leave

employee assistance programme

excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression

generous contributory pension scheme

this is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37 hours per week.

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recovery focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. if you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

this is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

aquarius is part of recovery focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. we know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. but we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

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