Children Young People and Family Worker

Recovery Focus; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting young people is seeking a Children Young People and Family Worker to provide vital support for families affected by substance use. You'll deliver tailored interventions and work closely with families and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children. This role involves collaboration, safeguarding responsibilities, and engagement in ongoing professional development. Benefits include generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

Online GP access

Recognition awards

£500 bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies.
• Strong safeguarding and emotional resilience skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions including one-to-one and group work.
• Provide full case management with assessments and progress reviews.
• Safeguard children and young people by escalating concerns appropriately.

Skills

Passionate about young people's wellbeing

Confident communicator

Proactive community-focused approach

Job description

Children Young People and Family Worker

Location: Winslade Way, London

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,69 - £34,730

About the Role

As a CYPF Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people, and families affected by drug or alcohol use. You will build trusted relationships, offer early interventions, and provide structured support aimed at reducing harm and empowering recovery. This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same — from delivering one‑to‑one sessions and group interventions, to working collaboratively with families, schools, partner agencies and specialist services. You’ll be part of a passionate multi‑disciplinary team committed to safeguarding, wellbeing, and creating brighter futures for young people in Lewisham.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver evidence‑based interventions (1 : 1, group work, digital sessions, webinars, live chats, podcasts)
• Provide full case management — including assessments, risk planning, progress reviews and accurate recording
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure joined‑up care and safe discharge planning
• Use a whole‑family approach to reduce substance‑related harm and improve outcomes at home
• Safeguard children and young people, escalating concerns in line with policies and best practice
• Support access to treatment, community support and opportunities to build recovery capital
• Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision and professional development

About You

• Someone passionate about young people’s wellbeing and aspirations
• A confident communicator and relationship‑builder
• A professional who values safeguarding and emotional resilience
• A team player with a proactive, community‑focused approach

Inclusion and Accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme – all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24 / 7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
• £500 bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

How to Apply

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Closing Date: 2026-01-01