Senior Substance Misuse School Link Practitioner
Senior Substance Misuse School Link Practitioner
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Job Description
Main Duties & Accountabilities:
In partnership with Merton Schools the Senior Substance Misuse School Link Practitioner will:
- Develop training for education staff and where required develop and deliver workshops to parents and carers to provide basic drug alcohol and wellbeing awareness. The post holder will also offer 1 to 1 targeted support for parents/carers for young people who have an identified substance misuse concern.
- Provide family interventions and support to parents/carers of service users accessing Catch22 substance misuse service; you will hold a predefined case load of parent/carers who are referred by means of effective assessment care planning and risk management.
- Work collaboratively with local schools and other relevant agencies to deliver a holistic package of care; this may include attending multi agency meetings. Ensure effective referrals care and risk management as well as ease of transition and referral for young people. This practice will aid inclusive practices and support the young persons attendance at school or other appropriate educational establishment.
- Responding to referrals and undertaking needs assessment to inform delivery of 1:1 intervention with parents/carers. Offering appropriate harm reduction; information and support.
- Deliver wellbeing and substance misuse education workshops to parents/carers of service users/ students.
- Where safeguarding concerns are identified responding appropriately by supporting the family and the young person referring and sharing information with Merton Childrens Services in accordance with the requirements of the schools safeguarding policy and Catch22s safeguarding policy and guidance.
- Offer an initial triage/assessment for students (aged up to 18) where concerns/incidents relating to substance misuse have been identified and onward referral of CYP into treatment as appropriate.
- Ensuring records of involvement with young people/adults and families are appropriately completed in accordance with GDPR and Catch22s monitoring and recording standards and requirements.
- Adhere to partnership working protocols with other agencies and promote effective dialogue referral and care pathways between agencies families and schools.
- Be a proactive member of the service and team attending meetings and training events as required.
- Ensure that the service promotes and reflects equality of opportunity and diversity at all levels.
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and competencies ensuring that you are upto date on all relevant Catch22 policies and procedures and are working in line with local and governmental frameworks such as Public Health England Safeguarding etc.
- Carry out other relevant duties as required.
- Provide consultancy and guidance on substance misuse issues to colleagues.
- To have use of a vehicle with uptodate licence MOT and Business Insurance
- To be able to work flexibly including some weekend and regular evening work one/two days a week to meet the needs of the client group.
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Qualifications :
ESSENTIAL
- NVQ3 Health & Social Care or Criminal Justice or equivalent/ appropriate qualification including:
- Relevant professional qualification in youth and community work special educational needs family and parent interventions
DESIRABLE
- Qualification/training in CBT Motivational Interviewing (MI) or other recognised intervention skills
- NVQ3 or equivalent in leadership/ management
Additional Information :
Salary: Up to 29000
Hours of work: Fulltime 37 hours per week school term only (39) plus 2 weeks (41)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Civic Centre Morden Library London Road Town Centre Morden SM4 5DX
*This role requires access to a car and a full driving licence.
*Catch22 supports flexible working and we are ambassadors of a positive worklife balance any hours worked outside of regular contracted hours will be accrued as Toil and wherever possible these are taken at the member of staffs convenience
An additional opportunity to support the Catch22: County Lines support and rescue service. A out of hours service that facilitates the safe return home for children and young people who have been found in an exploitative situation inside and outside of London. This is an additional paid role which is an optional opportunity attached to the advertised role.
Benefits
- Discounted shopping opportunities with over 1400 retailers through our Rewards Hub.
- Access to a 24/7 GP helpline including online video consultations and electronic private prescriptions.
- Employee Assistance Programme a free confidential service that offers expert advice information and counselling for all staff and their dependents (24/7 365 days a year).
- Access to a network of trained Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 28 days annual leave ( 8 public holidays) increasing to 33 days after five years.
- Matching employer pension contributions of 4%.
If you would like to meet the team and/or visit the service prior to applying please email Kelly Anderson Service Manager: .
Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and preemployment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.
Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them a purpose and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
If you are applying for this role and are care experienced/care leaver Catch22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process. Please contact if you would like to find out more about this support. This information will not be passed to the team recruiting for this position. For more information about the Propel Programme and a guide for candidates who wish to join the programme please see here. You can also watch an animation on the programme here.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
