Senior Substance Misuse School Link Practitioner

Catch22

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Category: Health & Social Care

Salary: 29,000 - 29,000 GBP / yearly

Full-time


Job Description

Join Catch22 as a Senior Substance Misuse School Link Practitioner to provide support and interventions to young people and families dealing with substance misuse issues.

Responsibilities

  • Develop training for education staff and deliver workshops to parents/carers on drug, alcohol, and wellbeing awareness
  • Provide family interventions and support to parents/carers of service users
  • Collaborate with schools and agencies to deliver holistic care
  • Respond to referrals and conduct needs assessments for interventions
  • Deliver education workshops and offer harm reduction support

Qualifications

  • NVQ3 Health & Social Care or equivalent
  • Professional qualification in youth and community work, special educational needs, family and parent interventions

Perks & Benefits

  • Discounted shopping opportunities with over 1,400 retailers
  • Access to a 24/7 GP helpline
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 28 days annual leave (+ 8 public holidays)
  • Matching employer pension contributions of 4%

Why Join Us?

Join Catch22 to make a difference in the lives of young people and families, and be part of an organization committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.