EYPDAS Lead Practitioner West: Delivering Support to Vulnerable Young People
2 days ago
About the Role
The Children's Society is seeking an experienced EYPDAS Lead Practitioner West to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our Essex Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (EYPDAS), you will be responsible for delivering high-quality support to vulnerable young people aged up to 25 years old who require assistance with substance or alcohol use.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one and group work interventions to young people, focusing on their individual needs and goals.
- Line manage up to 3 practitioners, providing supervision, referral allocation, performance management, and ensuring the delivery of Service Manager directives.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with other agencies, ensuring the needs and wishes of young people are heard and acted upon.
- Lead a team of practitioners, working flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including working in the quadrant and home environments.
Requirements
- A relevant professional qualification, such as a Diploma or degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, or substantial experience working with vulnerable young people.
- Experience of working with vulnerable young people and families, including those who are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience of supporting adolescents with complex and sensitive issues, offering advice and advocacy.
- Experience of partnership and multi-agency working, including using IT-based case management systems.
What We Offer
The Children's Society is a leading children's charity that has been working to improve the lives of children and young people for over 130 years. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.
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Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom The Children's Society Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled EYPDAS Lead Practitioner West to join our dynamic team at The Children's Society. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality support to vulnerable young people and providing guidance and supervision to our young people's practitioners.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver...
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