Youth Support Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Headturner Search Full time

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a skilled and compassionate Outreach & Safeguarding Practitioner to join a newly developed service supporting children and young people affected by substance use across Oxfordshire. Role Overview: This role focuses on early intervention, outreach, and safeguarding support for children and young people (CYP) who are either using substances or living in households affected by drug and alcohol use. You will manage a caseload of CYP across Central Oxfordshire, working flexibly in schools, colleges, family centres, and community settings—providing support in environments where young people feel safe and able to engage. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver outreach and early intervention support for vulnerable CYP affected by their own or others’ substance use. * Conduct safeguarding-focused assessments, risk management, and care planning. * Provide trauma-informed 1:1 and group interventions based on need, complexity, and substance of choice. * Work in partnership with schools, social care, youth services, health providers, and community organisations to ensure a multi-agency approach. * Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, escalating appropriately in line with local safeguarding procedures. * Provide support to build resilience and protective factors for CYP and families impacted by parental or household su...



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