Family and Carers Practitioner

Change Grow Live; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Sunderland is seeking a Family and Carers Practitioner to support families affected by substance misuse. The role involves delivering one-to-one and group support, developing links with community services, and providing training to volunteers. Ideal candidates will have experience in substance misuse services and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary between £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 and includes various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid Wellness hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with substance misuse issues and delivering quality services.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family and carer involvement in substance misuse recovery.
• Deliver one-to-one and group interventions including structured programmes.
• Develop links with services to improve access for families and carers.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Motivational interviewing

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate and be bold' and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. An opportunity has arisen for a Family and Carers Practitioner within Wear Recovery, the substance misuse service in Sunderland. The role involves managing a caseload of people who require support due to the substance misuse of their adult loved ones, delivered through one-to-one and group support with structured interventions and emotional support. It will involve developing and delivering a package of support for families and carers of those with substance misuse problems, supporting volunteers and staff to advise and assist families and carers, and linking with other agencies and mutual aid groups to ensure the best support. The role includes working with service users on a one-to-one basis and facilitating groups. It is based in Wear Recovery Service in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Where: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Hours: Full time, 37.5 hrs per week. Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full-time hours, pro rata for part-time hours).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family and carer involvement with a recovery orientated substance misuse model
• Develop links with statutory and third sector organisations to improve access to services for Family and Carers
• Work within a strengths-based approach to ensure that clients wellbeing is supported
• Ensure that onward safeguarding referrals are made and develop links with appropriate services
• Deliver a range of 1-1 and group interventions including structured programmes such as CRAFT, as well as providing emotional support, advocacy and respite activities
• Contribute to reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience of working with drug and alcohol issues and a clear understanding of the need for, and ability to, deliver quality services
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with good IT skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Experience of safeguarding and the Think Family and Hidden Harm agendas
• Motivational interviewing techniques
• Good knowledge of local community-based support practices

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each year2s service
• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities