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Westmorland And Furness CouncilSee more

addressAddressPenrith, Cumbria
type Form of workFull time
salary Salary£32,076 - £33,024
CategoryHealthcare

Job description

Youth Justice Substance Misuse Officer – Westmorland and Furness-wide.

This is an opportunity to join an established team working to improve outcomes for children and young people in Westmorland and Furness. You will work within the multi-agency Youth Justice Service delivering specialist Substance Misuse intervention to children involved in the Youth Justice System, focusing on harm reduction and education.

The post-holder will work in partnership with colleagues within and outside the multi-agency Youth Justice Service, including those delivering both statutory and non-statutory work, as well as engaging with pathways into other services to include supporting transitions to adulthood for service users.

Who we are looking for

The right candidate will have experience of working with and engaging young people and their families who may have complex needs. You will be able to take a strength based approach to empower people to make changes while demonstrating persistence to overcome any problems.

The post involves the ability to organise a varied workload, accurately collect and record data related to your work and maintain accurate written records of work delivered.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children.

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

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To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Refer code: 3289702. Westmorland And Furness Council - The previous day - 2024-05-07 17:53

Westmorland And Furness Council

Penrith, Cumbria

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