At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people and families affected by substance use through tailored interventions.
- Company: Action for Children, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 29 days leave, flexible family packages, and professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or families and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 26006 - 26006 £ per year.
Salary: £26,006 per annum plus Island allowance of £1,795 pro rata
Location: Stornoway
Contract/Hours: Permanent - Full-Time – 37 hours per week
Reward: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, professional qualifications, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands.
Our early intervention substance support service works across Lewis and Harris with young people aged 9‑18 years, who are identified as having been under the influence of alcohol or a substance and/or using substances or alcohol regularly. We also work with children or young people who are affected by a family member or someone close to them who uses substances or alcohol. We aim to provide support and assistance to those who are not currently heavily involved with statutory agencies where possible, working with whole families to reduce the harms associated with drug and alcohol use. We collaborate with local statutory and non‑statutory agencies to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
We provide regular individual harm‑reduction‑based 1:1 sessions on drugs and alcohol, support around triggers, alternative coping strategies, abstinence and relapse management, and a person‑centred approach to address issues affecting well‑being such as family issues, education difficulties, community problems, mental health, trauma or loss.
How You’ll Help to Create Brighter Futures
- Providing a high‑quality service to children, young people and their families, based on an assessment of need and outcomes driven.
- Delivering specialist interventions with families and their babies on a 1:1 basis or group setting.
- Providing lead case/care planning management, including undertaking assessing, reviewing, and managing risks.
- Attending and participating at relevant multi‑agency meetings, providing a lead role ensuring reflective and analytical practice review.
Let’s Talk About You
- Previous experience working with parents and/or children.
- Understanding of delivering family support.
- Minimum of HNC in a related field (or an equivalent relevant degree qualification).
- Knowledge of working with multi‑agency partnerships.
- Full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle to enable the duties of the role to be carried out.
- Essential training will be provided.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
At Action for Children, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under‑represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under‑represented within our Children Service roles; we would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Family Practitioner in Stornoway employer: Action for Children
Action for Children is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Wirral. With flexible part-time hours, employees benefit from a strong emphasis on professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation and personal growth, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about emotional wellbeing.
