Children's and Family Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Wickford, Essex, United Kingdom P4 Recruitment Ltd Full time
Job Title:

Children's and Family Support Worker - Community Substance Abuse Services

Job Summary:

P4 Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated and experienced M-PACT Worker to deliver vital support to families with children whose parents are struggling with substance misuse across Essex.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver the M-PACT programme to families across Essex, ensuring high-quality service delivery and successful outcomes for children and their parents.
  • Liaise with partner agencies to generate and receive appropriate referrals, assessing the suitability of families for the M-PACT programme.
  • Manage and maintain client records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information, and safeguard vulnerable adults and children by identifying and reporting concerns.
  • Recruit, train, and support facilitators for the programme, facilitating family conferences and ensuring ongoing care and support plans for clients post-programme.
  • Participate in regular progress reviews and staff support sessions, engaging in personal and professional development to continually enhance skills.
Candidate Requirements:
  • Experience working with families in community or residential care/support services, with strong skills in needs and risk assessments.
  • Experience in facilitating groups, workshops, and structured family meetings, with knowledge of the 12-step programme, motivational enhancement, and cognitive-behavioural interventions.
  • Ability to maintain empathy while upholding professional boundaries, with excellent organizational skills and a solid understanding of data protection legislation.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and continuous professional development, with an open and non-judgemental attitude towards clients and their families.
  • Familiarity with safeguarding protocols and incident reporting, with experience using electronic case management systems.
  • Ability to assess client needs and connect them with appropriate services.
What We Offer:
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • Flexible Working Options (Full or part-time depending on preference)
  • Season Ticket Loan Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Crisis Loan Scheme
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Simply Health Cashback Scheme
  • £90 per month - External Therapy Allowance
  • 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part-time employees)
  • Access to Blue Light Card

If you're ready to make a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role.



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