Recovery Worker Co-located in WSCC Family Safeguarding Teams

West Sussex Change Grow Live, Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network (Young Person and Families Service) – Recovery Workers co-located in the WSCC Family Safeguarding Team 

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

We are looking for adult practitioners in the Central area. 

As a Change Grow Live Recovery Worker co-located in the WSCC Family Safeguarding Team, you'll work with the people who use our services to help them get to where they want to be. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team side by side with Children’s Social Workers, Mental Health practitioners, Probation and Domestic Abuse Victim practitioners. The teams are co-located across West Sussex.

Where: There are 2 jobs available in the Central Area- 1 based in Horsham and 1 based in Worthing. 

Hours: 37.5

Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 

About the role: 

• To assist in the delivery of the YP & Families Service Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network (DAWN) across West Sussex, using an Asset Based Community Development approach, to support individuals and families to overcome multiple, complex problems, so they can live successfully within the community.
• Where required, to hold a caseload of parents/carers who are accessing substance use services, to ensure that their and their children’s needs are being met, through use of support plans and reviews. This may involve referral to or provision of substance use interventions, groups, pod work and one to ones and supporting access to medical interventions as well contributing to multi-agency discussions and meetings (including strategy meetings, Child In Need meetings and Core Group Conferences).
• To ensure that risk assessments and management plans are carried out and that safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented at all times.
• To provide evidence based family psychosocial interventions including groupwork. • To raise Early Help Plans for Families (or support service staff to do this).
• To support workers with, and make direct referrals to the Integrated Front Door - Early Help and Children’s Services.
• To support workers with, and undertake, home visits.

About you: 

• Relevant professional qualification (minimum NVQ 3) and/or substantial experience in a related field: Drug & Alcohol Services, Mental Health, Social Work/Care, Probation, Nursing, Education, Youth and Community.
• Understanding and experience of interventions and treatment services available for people with substance use issues.
• Understanding and experience of services and interventions available for families wanting or requiring support (Early Help, Children’s Social Care).
• Experience and knowledge of Children’s Social Care thresholds, referral processes and interventions.
• Demonstrable understanding of multiple, complex problems within families, including the causes of poverty and vulnerability, antisocial behaviour, substance misuse, domestic abuse, mental health, poor school attendance, homelessness, unemployment and offending.
• A good working knowledge of current legislation relating to working with families, safeguarding children and adults and other related agendas.

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Closing Date: 9.5.24

Interview Date: 13.5.24

Value Based Interview (VBI) Date: To be confirmed with successful candidate

If you are interested in the role, we would love you to meet with us and are excited to invite you to our online open evening on the 01.05.24 at 5pm. Please get in touch with Morgan Barnard, Family Safeguarding Team Leader on morgan.barnard@cgl.org.uk / 07570948606 and we will share the link for you to join.