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Aquarius Practitioner

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Recovery Focus Full time

About the Role

Aquarius is seeking a skilled Practitioner to join our NGAGE Young People's Service in Northampton. As a Practitioner, you will be the initial contact for referrals into the service, conducting assessments via telephone, face-to-face, and offering relevant and appropriate advice, harm minimisation, family interventions, risk assessment and management, and actioning onward referrals to partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advice, assessments, brief and structured interventions, and group programmes
  • Manage a caseload and work collaboratively with service users, families, and external agencies
  • Liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals
  • Engage with clients in a variety of service delivery settings

Requirements

  • Qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies)
  • Experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
  • Good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health-related issues
  • Ability to collaborate and work professionally with service users, families, and external agencies
  • Flexible approach, commitment to the principles of confidentiality, and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office skills

About Us

Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs, and gambling. We provide information, education, advice, and support to young people in relation to drug and alcohol use.