Substance Use Practitioner

Catch
22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose - we call theseour '3

Ps' .

Weachievethis in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we useour knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help.

With the heart of a charity, and the mindset of a business,we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Our Hampshire 24/7 Substance Use Service is acounty wide, community engagement based service, which offers targeted and specialist treatment to young people aged 25 years and under. We are a forward thinking, person-centred service, with a high level of credibility among young people.

We are a multi-professional team, with a designated worker in each district of Hampshire, and we are supported by our partnership with Inclusion Recovery Hampshireand Parent Support Link.

* This role requires access to a vehicle, and a full current driving licence.

We are looking to recruit a
Substance Use Practitioner - Winchester
, who will work with children and young people to make a positive difference to their lives.

You'll deliver specialist, targeted support to children and young people up to the age of 25, offering confidential and non-judgemental advice and guidance, regarding the use of drugs and alcohol,using a variety of therapeutic interventions.

The work can be challenging, but it is hugely rewarding. The services delivered by our Practitioners has proven to make a real change in the lives of our service users. Last year, 100% were satisfied with our service, 98% felt more able to make positive choices in life, 86% felt that their mental health had improved, and 91% of service users under the age of 18 left the service with a positive outcome (e.g. a reduction in risk, or an improvement in their circumstances).

In addition to the
comprehensive training package
offered by Catch
22, you will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through a range of additional training, offered by Hampshire County Council. This role also offers the opportunity to build networks and work with a range of partner agencies and commissioners across the substance misuse sector.

We are looking for people with the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children and young people with complex needs or vulnerabilities. This could be within substance misuse, children's mental health, children's services, education, pastoral support, orSEN.
• An ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• An adaptable and resilient outlook, able to maintain a commitment to supporting service users

Salary:from £26,097 per annum depending on experience
Hours of work: 37 hours
Contract:
Permanent
Location:
Our office base is in Havant but the role will cover Winchester

• You can work from home/remotely once or twice a week, but this is dependent on service requirements so we are unable to guarantee specific days.
• You will be based in one of the hubs listed above, but the role will require regular travel across the region, soa driving license and access to a vehicle are required.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

At Catch
22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch
22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

If you are applying for this role and are care experienced, Catch
22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to find out more about this support. This information will not be passed to the team…