Outreach Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker

As part of the Family Solutions team offering an intensive, time limited intervention to families affected by drugs and alcohol you will:
- work closely with children and families affected by drugs and alcohol, where there is a strong likelihood that without intervention they will be unable to remain at home or in their current placement
- develop robust safety plans and explore family networks to reduce risk
- give practical and emotional support to families and children
- support children who are living with substance misusing parent
- support and guide young people and/or parents to manage their recovery
- write reports and keep confidential records.
You will need:
- sound knowledge and skill base around working with those families affected by drug and alcohol misuse and implementing recovery plans
- essential training to Level 3 is required
- strong assessment and planning skills to ensure young people remain safe
- the ability to create strong networking skills with other agencies
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team
The Family Solutions Team is countywide with teams based in Lowestoft, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds.
We deliver intensive targeted support to families who are experiencing a range of complex needs; substance misuse, domestic violence and families who are suffering poor family relationships.
We provide an SOS+ trauma-informed, restorative approach to enable caregivers to recognise, acknowledge and fully understand the outlined worries and support them to make positive changes by building on and empowering them with skills, knowledge, and safety measures.
We will specifically offer an intervention to:
- divert children and young people from entering care (Prevent entering care)
- support children to return home following a stay in Emergency Bed Accommodation in which a 10-day period of Child in Care has been agreed as a short break. An immediate 4+ week package will be offered to include a family network meeting. (Unplanned breakdown)
- reunify children from a care setting where it has been assessed as safe to do so (Reunification)
- stabilise placements by supporting children, young people, and their placement providers where there is a risk of the child entering unregulated placements (Restore and prevent).

Empowering Everyone
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

£26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. That's why we're looking for a passionate Outreach Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker to join our team. Here, you'll find more than just a job - you'll discover opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and reimagine what's possible. Are you ready to grow with us and shape the future of Suffolk?, This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!