Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our 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 Young People and Families hub works with those in trouble, providing early intervention, targeted and specialist support services to those in crisis, leaving care, missing from home or with substance misuse or mental health problems. Services support people no matter what their situation – and have demonstrated a high success rate.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to develop and design a parenting offer within the Surrey Young People’s Substance Misuse Service (SYPSMS).  As the parenting practitioner, you will offer 1:1 support to parents/carers of SYPSMS service users, who require education, information, and guidance around their child/YP’s substance misuse.  Developing communication skills and to build and strengthen relationships between YP and their parents/carers/family.

Provide family interventions and support to parents/carers of service users accessing SYPSMS substance misuse service; you will hold a pre-defined case load of parent/carers, who are referred, by means of effective assessment, care planning and risk management.

• Responding to referrals and undertaking needs assessment to inform delivery of 1:1 intervention with parents/carers.
• Joint case working with Catch22 substance misuse workers.
• Deliver substance misuse education workshops to parents/carers of service users – to identify partner agencies to co-facilitate and agree referral criteria/pathway.
• Where safeguarding concerns are identified, responding appropriately by supporting the family and the young person, referring, and sharing information with Surrey Children’s Services, in accordance with the requirements of Catch22’s safeguarding policy and guidance.
• Offering appropriate specialist harm reduction advice/information to parents/carers and referral of young people into SYPSMS where appropriate.
• Ensuring records of involvement with young people/adults and families are appropriately completed in accordance with GDPR and Catch22’s monitoring and recording standards and requirements.
• Building and maintaining community networks with other appropriate services agencies, providers, and forums; promoting the continued joint work of the service and other partners.
• Adhere to partnership working protocols with other agencies and promote effective dialogue, referral and care pathways between agencies, families, and schools.
• Be a proactive member of the service and team, attending meetings and training events as required.
• Ensure that the service promotes and reflects equality of opportunity and diversity at all levels.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and competencies ensuring that you are up-to date on all relevant Catch22 policies and procedures, and are working in line with local and governmental frameworks such as Public Health England, Safeguarding etc.
• Comply with Catch22 Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out other relevant duties, as required.

Job Description

Skills, knowledge, and experience relevant for the job

Relevant qualification in either youth work studies, counselling, health, and social care or equivalent.

Person Specification

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

At Catch22 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.

• Hours of Work: 21
• Salary:  £25,500 - £27,000 FTE (Pro Rata) depending on knowledge, skills and experience
• Level of Disclosure & Barring Service check required: Enhanced

This role is Countywide and will involve travel around Surrey on a regular basis, you will therefore need to have use of a vehicle, with an up-to-date driving licence, MOT and Business Insurance. There will also be occasional travel around the UK.

Our main office is in Leatherhead; the role does allow for flexible homeworking.

Some out of hours working will be required, including occasional weekends and some evenings when necessary in order to meet the needs of the client group.

Catch22 is committed to staff recruitment and retention and offers a range of training, learning and development opportunities.  Your continuous professional development is as important to us as it is to you.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 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.