Senior Practitioner - Education & Partnerships

Change Grow Live; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated charity is looking for a practice lead within their Children & Young People's Service. The role involves driving substance misuse prevention programmes and managing a team to support young people with complex needs. Candidates should be experienced in multi-agency working and possess knowledge of substance misuse and safeguarding. This position offers a supportive team environment along with benefits like 25 days holiday, wellness initiatives, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid 'Wellness' hour

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in multi-agency working and building strong partnerships.
• Knowledgeable about young people's substance misuse, safeguarding, and harm reduction.
• Skilled in delivering education programmes and managing staff or volunteers.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Act as a practice lead within our Children & Young People's Service.
• Drive the development and delivery of substance misuse prevention programs.
• Build strong relationships with schools and youth services.
• Line manage the Targeted Intervention Coordinator.
• Provide training and consultation to professionals.
• Deliver high-quality interventions for young people.
• Champion safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Substance misuse knowledge

Education programme delivery

Staff management

Flexibility in work

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Overview

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

About the charity

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as a practice lead within our Children & Young People's Service, working with young people with complex needs.
• Drive the development and delivery of substance misuse prevention and early intervention programmes in educational settings.
• Build strong relationships with schools, PRUs, youth services, and voluntary organisations.
• Represent the service at education forums, safeguarding panels, and partnership boards.
• Line manage the Targeted Intervention Coordinator and oversee the Youth Ambassadors programme.
• Provide training and consultation to professionals on issues facing young people around substance misuse.
• Deliver high-quality interventions for young people with complex needs, including assessments, care planning, and psychosocial support.
• Lead education-focused initiatives such as targeted ter 2 workshops and interventions.
• Develop resources and toolkits for schools and youth settings.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting for educational interventions.
• Support the Team Leader with case management, audits, and service development.
• Champion safeguarding and trauma-informed practice across all activities.

Qualifications

• Experienced in multi-agency working and building strong partnerships.
• Knowledgeable about young people's substance misuse, safeguarding, and harm reduction.
• Skilled in delivering education programmes and managing staff or volunteers.
• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• You will need to work flexibly countywide across Buckinghamshire so must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.

Benefits

• 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
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a vital service alongside a friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme.