Youth Practitioner

Resilience provides support, advice and education to young people on Sexual Health and Substance Use in Hammersmith and Fulham. This service is called Resilience and is provided by Turning-Point.

Resilience provides information about sex, relationships and substance use through one-to-one key working sessions, workshop delivery, group work, and training to professionals who support young people in the borough.

The role will work to deliver a service that has dedicated support for young people (who are under the age of 25) by promoting topics such laws around drugs and alcohol, potential risks with substances, and harm reduction approaches to those who are using substances but want more information to reduce risks. This delivery of substance use is integrated with sexual health interventions by confidently discussing topics such as healthy relationships, consent, anatomy, online safety (including social media and networking apps), LGBTQ+, STI's, contraception, sex and the law, self-esteem and coping mechanisms. Supporting young people to build overall knowledge, confidence and resilience, is key in implementing our value to empower young people.

You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.

Role Responsibility

This role will contribute, manage and monitor a holistic approach to safeguarding young people, through identifying behaviour which are positive and supportive, in contrast to that which is exploitative and controlling.

We aim to support young people by providing and implementing the following, with a focus on substance use, healthy sex and relationships:

• Taking on referrals for 1-1 work with under 25 year olds which come from; young people directly, professionals, parents and other services who aim to support young people collaboratively and holistically.


• Creating bespoke person-centred care plans to meet the specific needs and goals of the individual


• Provide group work and workshops in a variety of setting such as schools, youth clubs and partnering services.


• Provide professional training to those who work in supporting young people's health needs, in order to improve their knowledge around substance use and sexual health impacting young people


• Provide brief intervention for general advice and information around sexual health and substance use; both incoming but also including outreach settings (such as fresher's fairs, festivals, pride, events, drop-ins ect)


• Engage with professionals and young people to raise awareness of sexual health and substance use in a positive and non-stigmatising way.
  
  The ideal candidate will have an excellent working knowledge around areas such as; substance use, sexual health and health promotion, working with complex individuals, child safeguarding, and can work to deadlines and achieve results against specific targets and goals.


You'll need to be computer literate, have the skills to multi-task, able to manage your own time and be able to bring a naturally positive disposition to our team. Possession of a relevant NVQ in social care or an equivalent is ideal, as is the motivation to acquire a qualification.

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 are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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