This fixed-term post sits in the RU-Ok? team within Brighton and Hove City Council's Adolescent Service, working with young people whose lives are affected by substance use and related concerns. The core work is assessment and structured support for young people addressing drug and alcohol use, plus work with their networks and parents and carers. It also covers schools, with a particular focus on Children in Care. Risk assessment and safeguarding knowledge is needed, and the post requires a DBS check.
What the job involves
- Build strength-based relationships with young people whose lives are affected by substance use, sexual health, mental health or exploitation
- Assess and provide structured, ongoing support to young people addressing drug and alcohol use
- Co-design harm reduction campaigns, interventions and service developments with the young people the service supports
- Deliver evidence-based interventions with young people's networks
- Work with education settings and statutory and community agencies to deliver substance-use intervention
- Work proactively with local schools to identify children at risk of suspension, exclusion or disengagement
- Advise and support schools to maintain placements, improve outcomes and reduce barriers to learning
- Support Children in Care to receive educational opportunities, stability and advocacy
- Advise and support parents and carers about their child's substance use, including where the young person is not engaged with support
- Work in partnership with other teams in the service and with community organisations across the city
Experience
- Experience of working with adolescents and/or families
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of working with adolescents and/or families
- Experience and knowledge of risk assessment
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of child development
- Motivated, reflective and creative practice
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Other
- Commitment to challenging racism, racial inequality and all forms of discrimination
What’s offered
- Wellbeing support
- Leave and pension benefits
- Training and development
- Flexible working arrangements
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
