Children Young People & Family Worker
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About the role
The Children, Young People and Family Practitioner plays a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based substance misuse support to children, young people and families across Lewisham. Working within Insight Lewisham, the post holder will use a whole-family, trauma-informed approach to address the impact of drug and alcohol use on children, young people, parents, carers and families. The role involves working across the full treatment pathway, from engagement and assessment through to intervention, recovery planning and ongoing support. You will deliver targeted and specialist interventions designed to reduce harm, build resilience, strengthen family relationships and improve long-term outcomes for children and young people. The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside education, health and community partners to support early identification of need and ensure children and families receive timely and appropriate support. Creativity, flexibility and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion are essential to successfully engage with young people and families whose needs may be complex.
Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted and specialist drug and alcohol interventions to children, young people and families affected by substance use, using a whole-family and trauma-informed approach.
- Provide specialist substance misuse support to young people at risk of, or currently using, drugs and/or alcohol, supporting informed decision-making and resilience building.
- Undertake assessments, engagement and collaborative recovery planning, providing effective case management across all stages of the treatment journey.
- Deliver a range of evidence-based psychosocial interventions, including 1:1 sessions, group work and structured family interventions.
- Lead and support the delivery of family-focused programmes, including parental programmes, Hidden Harm interventions and Family, Friends and Carers (FFC) support.
- Work in partnership with education, health and community services to promote early identification, coordinated support and positive outcomes for children and families.
- Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality records, contribute to service development, and work collaboratively with colleagues to support continuous improvement and safeguarding best practice.
- To Succeed in This Role, you will need:
- Essential
- Experience of working with children, young people and families affected by substance use
- Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues and their impact on families
- Experience delivering psychosocial interventions, including 1:1 and group work
- Understanding of whole-family and trauma-informed approaches
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Strong communication, engagement and relationship-building skills
- Desirable
- Experience delivering family programmes, parental interventions or Hidden Harm work
- Experience of partnership working with education or community services
- Relevant qualification in health, social care, youth work or a related field
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Additional Information
Children Young People &Family Worker (London) Location: London Working Hours: Full time (37 hours) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £28,690 - £34,730 Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. "When you choose to join us, you're choosing more than just a job. You're choosing to make a difference." Insight Lewisham provides free, confidential support to young people under the age of 25, offering guidance around substance use, sexual health and relationships, and support to families affected by these issues across the borough of Lewisham.
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