Family Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom With You Full time

Position Overview

Our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join our dedicated team in delivering exceptional recovery care to a varied clientele. If you are a motivated and innovative individual with a passion for making a positive impact in people's lives, we would be eager to connect with you.

Please be aware that this position may close early if we receive a sufficient number of applications, so we encourage you to consider applying promptly. This role is subject to necessary vetting procedures.

As a Family Support Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to offer guidance and assistance to families regarding substance misuse and its effects on family dynamics. You will implement family-centered interventions aimed at mitigating the consequences of substance misuse within families, particularly for children and adolescents, while promoting awareness and improving access to suitable services.

You will manage your own caseload, collaborating with our team and other social care providers to determine how best to assist families. Establishing strong and constructive relationships with clients and their families will be crucial in helping them achieve their desired life changes, while also managing an active caseload and ensuring seamless care continuity.

Our approach is characterized by determination and professionalism in every case we handle, and we maintain a non-judgmental stance, focusing solely on providing support.

Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments and maintaining accurate records, which are integral to our professional commitment and service delivery to clients and stakeholders.

If you believe this role aligns with your career aspirations, we invite you to take the first step and express your interest in joining our remarkable team.

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We recognize that reflecting the communities we serve is essential to achieving our goals of significantly improving lives. We welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply, including those with lived experiences, disabilities, individuals from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who are veterans and meet all essential criteria for the role.

We Are With You is also a Disability Confident Employer, providing a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet all essential criteria for the role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia, or a medical condition that may affect your performance during any part of our selection process, we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the team to achieve the following objectives:

Understand the needs of clients and their families Ensure their safety Develop achievable plans with their support Regularly check in and assess their progress Maintain accurate and timely records of interactions Collaborate effectively with other social care providers, such as Housing, to address all aspects of their recovery Engage in continuous learning and reflection to enhance client outcomes Support colleagues across the service to deliver outstanding care

Ideally, you will have experience in health and social care, substance misuse, or family-oriented settings. We seek positive and driven candidates who can communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals in various environments. You should be results-oriented, highly organized, possess excellent time management skills, and be comfortable working in an outreach capacity. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are required for this role.

A comprehensive job description and person specification can be provided upon request.

About Our Organization

At We Are With You, we believe everyone should feel at ease seeking support for issues related to drugs, alcohol, or mental health.

We work collaboratively with individuals to help them achieve their personal goals, whether that involves maintaining safety and health, making incremental changes, or overcoming unwanted habits. Our support is tailored to each individual, whether delivered face-to-face in local services, within the community, or online.

We provide a free and confidential service to over 100,000 individuals annually, without judgment.

Our expertise is utilized to enhance available support and raise awareness surrounding drugs, alcohol, and mental health, ensuring more individuals can access the help they need.

We Are With You.

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Employee Benefits

Competitive salary 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays An additional day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave 2 days of paid volunteer leave each year Automatic enrollment in We Are With You's pension scheme Access to a Blue Light Card, offering significant savings on popular high-street and online brands Flexible working opportunities and access to various services and resources to support your well-being An excellent Refer a Friend scheme, providing a £500 bonus for successful recommendations for any role. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is applicable only if your referred friend completes their 6-month probation period.

Successful candidates will be required to provide three years' worth of references and, where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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