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Date Added: Tue 17/06/2025

Support Worker - Youth & Family

Worcester, WR1, UK
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Company: HEADTURNER SEARCH

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £25000 - £30000/annum

We're seeking a dedicated practitioner to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based support for young people and their families affected by substance misuse. This role involves carrying a complex caseload, providing specialist assessments, care planning, and psychosocial interventions. You'll work closely with local youth services and multi-agency partners to improve family dynamics, resilience, and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

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Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver individual and group interventions addressing substance misuse.

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Support clinical interventions such as prescribing and health screenings where required.

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Engage families using a whole-family approach to tackle parental substance misuse.

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Facilitate positive outcomes through tailored care plans and risk management.

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Collaborate with partner agencies, ensuring safeguarding and child protection protocols are followed.

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Promote and lead community outreach and educational campaigns.

Candidate Profile:

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Experience in substance misuse services, ideally with young people and families.

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Strong interpersonal skills to build trust quickly with vulnerable clients.

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Ability to deliver trauma-informed and evidence-based interventions.

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Commitment to multi-agency working and flexible service delivery, including occasional evenings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting vulnerable families and young people toward healthier futures
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