Family Support Practitioner

1 month ago

Bournemouth, United Kingdom BCP Council Full time

Two Family Support Practitioners in the Children and Families First Service

Within BCP we have an exciting opportunity to develop a new support service for both adults and children who are affected by drug and alcohol use, which is underpinned by the government's drug strategy.

The role will sit within Children's Services, however practitioners will work closely alongside the commissioned drug and alcohol service and adult social care, including the Parental Substance Misuse Coordinator. We are looking for individuals who are flexible, creative and supportive in the development of the new service.

We are looking for individuals with experience or an interest in working with children and their families who are experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol.

Family Support Practitioner - Drug & Alcohol Adult (37 hrs)

This role will support the adult family members to recognise the impact of drug and alcohol use upon on themselves and their family and engage in positive change. The role will seek to undertake referrals and support engagement with the commissioned drug and alcohol service (We Are With You). The post holder will use motivational interviewing techniques to support adults with the change cycle. The post holder will support with drug testing, risk assessment and consultation with other professionals around drug and alcohol use where required.

Family Support Practitioner - Drug & Alcohol Childrens (22 hrs)

This role will work with children under 11 years of age and their parent/carers to support them with the impact of any drug and alcohol misuse in their family (e.g. using individual strengths to problem solve, managing emotions and coping mechanisms . The role is to work in close partnership with other professionals, i.e. WAWY, education, carers, social workers to help support cease the potential cycle of generational substance misuse.

The flexibility of hours can be agreed with the successful candidate.

To discuss this opportunity further please contact Service Manager Vanessa Johns at or Kate Allard at

Interview dates: 12th and 19th September 2024.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see Benefits and Support

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.

DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.


Attached documents:

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