Senior Practitioner- Children & Families - Change Grow Live
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Overview
We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to lead the development of our Affected Others service, supporting children, young people (CYP), and families impacted by familial substance misuse.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow a service that makes a real difference in breaking cycles of harm and building resilience.
Where: Buckinghamshire (Countywide)
When: We're looking for the right person to join our team ASAP
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £32,002.35- £34,214.21
Closing Date: 19/02/26
Interview Date: To be confirmed W/C 23/02/26
About us
What we Offer:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a vital service alongside a friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme.
Info - Children and Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service - Buckinghamshire | Change Grow Live
About the role
As the lead for this specialist area, you will:
- Drive the design and delivery of innovative interventions for children, young people and families affected by substance misuse.
- Develop group programmes, resources, and training to strengthen whole-family approaches.
- Build strong partnerships with key stakeholder such as adult substance misuse services, schools, children’s services, and health professionals to ensure seamless referral pathways.
- Develop and deliver training and consultation to external partners and stakeholders on the issues facing young people affected by substance misuse of others.
- Champion safeguarding and best practice across the service.
- Hold a caseload of complex and high-risk cases involving children, young people, and families, delivering whole-family support, including parenting programmes and harm reduction strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate service impact, ensuring continuous improvement.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in working with families facing multiple risk factors, including parental substance misuse.
- Skilled in delivering 1:1 and group interventions and developing new programmes.
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
- A strong communicator and collaborator, able to influence and lead within multi-agency settings.
- You will need to work flexibly countywide across Buckinghamshire so must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car.
Other information
For more information please contact the Recruiting Manager:
Jennie Woodwards
Children & Young Peoples Cluster Manager
Tel: 07867140667
Email: [email protected]
Apply via CGL website and complete an application on our portal- Change Grow Live | Careers Center | Welcome
