Job Introduction

Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement.

At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance misuse issues. As a Youth and Families Worker you will be working with young people who are using drugs or alcohol or who are affected by someone else's use up to the age of 21 (24 with additional vulnerabilities). You will be expected to work in the community with partner agencies as well as within the Youth Justice team managing a mixed case load of young people and young adults to support them to make life long changes. 

Role Responsibility

• Work with young people who are involved with Youth Justice services 
• Work with young people in schools, housing providers or other youth provision to bring the service to the client to support engagement and change
• Offer group sessions in a number of different setting to support education and understanding of drugs and alcohol so people can make informed choices
• Engage support and work with young people affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use
• Take part in multi agency groups to support young people, with children and young peoples services or other partnership agencies
• Create support plans that have a legacy element to support the client even when they stop working with Turning Point

The Ideal Candidate

You will ideally have experience of the substance misuse sector or have transferable skills and be looking for a change. Having handled a significant caseload in a busy environment, you'll have an understanding of substance misuse and the recovery agenda. Naturally, we look for our workers to have excellent communication skills and an ability to be flexible and take on an extremely varied role.

We want to invest in you, train you and support you to secure a future with a sector leader. So, you'll need to be highly motivated with big ambitions and even bigger potential.

Ideally, you will have access to your own transport and have the ability to travel around Suffolk, including some rural setting.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applicants before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point