Family Substance Use Support Worker (Fixed-Term, 37hrs)

Merthyr; Merthyr Tydfil; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking an experienced Family Substance Use Worker to join Children's Services and support children and families affected by substance misuse to achieve positive and sustainable change.

The role involves direct work with children, young people and families, safeguarding, multi-agency collaboration, and delivering strengths-based, relationship-driven interventions within home and community settings.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people and families affected by substance misuse or complex needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection processes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children, young people and families.
• Undertake direct work with families to support change.
• Work with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children.
• Support families within their homes, communities and wider networks.

Skills

Relationship-building

Multi-agency work

Safeguarding knowledge

Communications

Job description

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking an experienced Family Substance Use Worker to join Children's Services and support children and families affected by substance misuse to achieve positive and sustainable change.

The role involves direct work with children, young people and families, safeguarding, multi-agency collaboration, and delivering strengths-based, relationship-driven interventions within home and community settings.