Young Person's Recovery Practitioner

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team which provides care to young people presenting with substance use issues, including alcohol to deliver evidence-based interventions such as: assessment, harm minimisation approaches, motivational interviewing, sexual health, relapse prevention, care planning individual intervention, health education and detoxification programmes, mindfulness, counselling and group work in 1-1 and group work settings To deliver engagement activities appropriate for YP to motivate the YP into considering an alternative lifestyle/pathway, such as; sports, art, etc. To effectively manage a caseload ensuring motivation and increasing the YPs health outcomes and lifestyle choices. To base in various satellites within the borough to deliver interventions/1:1s; Schools, youth centres, sexual health centres, GP surgeries, other YP services within the Borough. To focus on preventative & early intervention methods to the YP, including resilience building and managing high risk situations, etc. To identify and highlight any safeguarding concerns, following processes, protocols & guidelines. This may also include attending relevant meetings, such as child protection/child in need meetings, etc. To appropriately include family/carers and/or other professionals when delivering support and/or recovery planning for the YP. To provide information/guidance/support for families, carers and/or loved ones of the YP. To have knowledge and effectively communicate with other YP agencies/services within the Borough to support protocols and referral pathways with relevant YP community agencies. Work closely with the Youth Offending Service (YOS), ensuring a joined-up approach and a seamless transition for YP into adult services where appropriate. This will also include attending relevant (team) meetings etc. Support the design, development and implementation of training requirements regularly with support of others, to ensure that the needs of young people, stakeholders and services can be met.