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Join Us and Make a Difference in Camden!
At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.
Are you a compassionate Family and Children’s Worker with a passion for supporting individuals and families facing challenges related to substance use? Do you believe in empowering people to achieve positive outcomes and build resilient, healthy relationships? If so, we invite you to be a part of our team at CGL Camden.
About Us: At CGL Camden, we are committed to creating psychologically informed services that prioritise the well-being and empowerment of our service users. We work tirelessly to support individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol use, helping them regain control and find strength in their journey towards recovery.
In our vibrant Camden service, every day is a new experience, and we treat each person as a unique individual. We are a diverse and collaborative team, comprising a dedicated ensemble that includes a service manager, consultant psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, medical professionals, compassionate nurses, attentive healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, passionate volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.
Where: Camden
Your responsibilities will include:
Join Our Team:
Join Us and Make a Difference in Camden!
At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.
Are you a compassionate Family and Children’s Worker with a passion for supporting individuals and families facing challenges related to substance use? Do you believe in empowering people to achieve positive outcomes and build resilient, healthy relationships? If so, we invite you to be a part of our team at CGL Camden.
About Us: At CGL Camden, we are committed to creating psychologically informed services that prioritise the well-being and empowerment of our service users. We work tirelessly to support individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol use, helping them regain control and find strength in their journey towards recovery.
In our vibrant Camden service, every day is a new experience, and we treat each person as a unique individual. We are a diverse and collaborative team, comprising a dedicated ensemble that includes a service manager, consultant psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, medical professionals, compassionate nurses, attentive healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, passionate volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.
Where: Camden
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £27,449.53 to £31,529.41 dependent on experience.
Allowances: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting
Contract Type: Permanent
Responsibilities: Your Role: As a Family and Children’s Worker, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a range of family- and child-friendly psychosocial interventions. Under the guidance of our Family Service Coordinator, you will engage children, young people, and adults in supportive interventions that promote familial resilience and prevent intergenerational trauma.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Initiating, developing, and delivering sustainable interventions to support individuals affected by substance use.
- Engaging individuals and families in psychosocial interventions that consider their wider family dynamics and relationships.
- Building and maintaining links with local partners and services to promote collaboration and shared learning.
- Providing advocacy, signposting, and referrals to ensure continued safeguarding and support for service users.
- Actively engaging with national/regional forums to stay informed and enhance your practice.
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking candidates who possess:
- Emotional intelligence and compassion for individuals and families facing challenges.
- Openness to new ideas and flexibility in adapting to different ways of working.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- A commitment to upholding our organisational values and making a positive impact in our community.
- Level 3 qualification in a related health &/or social care discipline.
- Significant experience of working with a range of family members who face multiple risk factors such as family member substance misuse, domestic violence, anti-social behaviour, disability.
- Experience of assessment and managing a caseload of children, young people and adults, facilitating positive outcomes including diminished risk and increased resilience.
What We Offer:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising yearly.
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, ‘Wellness’ hub, Employee Assist Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Attractive benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- Supportive team, training, career development & progression opportunities.
- Refer a Friend voucher Scheme.
Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria, as this will play a key role in the shortlisting process.
Join Our Team:
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and be a part of a team dedicated to supporting individuals and families in Camden, we encourage you to apply today. Together, we can create positive change and help individuals and families thrive.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Inner London Weighting (£4,072.06) Closing Date: 21/4/2024 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Annie Scarbourough | annie.scarborough@cgl.org.uk : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. 
