Young Futures Officer- Drug and Alcohol Lead

7 months ago


Dartford, United Kingdom YMCA Thames Gateway Full time

**You**

Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable young people and supporting them to overcome the challenges that come with drug and alcohol misuse? We have an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated and empathetic Young Futures Officer to take on the newly created role of Drug and Alcohol Lead for our team who are supporting 16 & 17 year old Children in Care. The Young Futures Program (YFP) is YMCA Thames Gateways new accommodation and support services for Children in Care aged 16 & 17. The YFP provides support and guidance to help young people gain the skills and confidence to live independently. Youll play a vital role in the lives of these young people. Supporting them to map out what they want their future to look like and then coaching them to achieve it.

**US**

Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether youre looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, were happy youre considering us.

As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which were based during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline.

Our staff are dedicated to making other peoples lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you.

**Summary of Job Profile**:

- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time 37.5hrs per week Mon
- Sun
- The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: Young Futures Officer DA Lead JD Feb 24.pdf

**YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits**:
At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010).



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