Overview:
Hertfordshire Resilience worker
Fixed Term 24 months
Countywide role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Spectrum for you to join a dynamic team committed to supporting young people with drug and/or alcohol issues,those engaging with the Youth Offending Service (YOS) and other vulnerable groups. This role will contribute to the overall aims of YOS and Change Grow Live to prevent offending by children and young people, where substance misuse is related to criminal behaviour.
Responsibilities:
This role includes running and planning our group work programmes, supporting people through alcohol, opiate, and non- opiate treatment, providing support to people affected by substance misuse and mental health issues (dual diagnosis), case management and working alongside the youth offending service to ensure people accessing support can improve and change their lives.
Don’t worry, we have a robust induction programme consisting of both online and face to face training which includes,
Substance Awareness
Motivational Interviewing
Children’s & Adult Safeguarding
Prevent Training (Anti-Terrorism)
There are additional opportunities to develop in your role, for example
Acupuncture
Equality, diversity and inclusion,
First aid
Mental health
And much, much, more …….
Every day is different, with a mix of people who come through the service. We treat everyone as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are your key skills.
We need to record information about what we do, so enjoying a bit of admin work and attention to detail is important, but most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.
Whether you use Spectrum services, or work for us, our motto “you matter we care”, embodies the support and commitment you can expect, we encourage new ideas and input into everything we do and believe every day is a learning day
In return for you commitment we also provide a wide range of benefits which include:
Health checks, help with paying for childcare, cycle to work scheme, food intolerance and allergy testing, gym flex, motor insurance scheme, active discounts, life insurance, cycle insurance, phone insurance, cycle assist, property assist, will writing service, dining out, employee assistance programme and much more.
Our values are to be open, be bold and be compassionate. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you so click apply.
Please note you will be required to work flexibly across operational sites as required therefore it is essential to hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car. This role requires an enhanced DBS
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£26,393.77 - £30,316.74) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Outer Fringe (£657.68) Closing Date: 25/4/2023 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Raymond Jay |
[email protected] | +447881335225 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.