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.

We are seeking a driven enthusiastic practitioner to join Catch22 Surrey Young People’s Substance Misuse Service (SYPSMS). This role will be focused on providing substance misuse interventions to children and young people (C&YP) who are accessing support from certain services within Surrey Mindworks (formerly known as CAMHS).

This is a new post, which provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the role and to contribute to service development.  This is a great time to join a happy, safe and supportive team, who are passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Main responsibilities:

• To develop and embed links/pathway between services, working directly with children and young people accessing Mindworks Surrey.
• To provide sustained support to a pre-defined caseload of young people who are referred by means of effective assessment and care planning. To act as a link worker between SYOS and Catch22 SYPSMS, ensuring delivery of an integrated provision for children and young people.
• To deliver therapeutic interventions such as brief solution focused and motivational interviewing, as well as contributing to systemic practice 
• To work alongside Surrey Mindworks colleagues providing consultation and guidance.  To assess levels of presenting risk associated with substance misuse and provide support in managing this risk.
• In partnership with SYPSMS colleagues, to deliver training and workshops to support and upskill staff.  To identify and develop resources to support professionals working with children and young people with substance misuse issues.

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You should have a relevant qualification such as youth work, counselling, health and social care, and/or relevant experience of therapeutic delivery and alternative suitable qualifications. 

Good communication, organisational and ICT skills.

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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: 37
• Salary:  £25,500 to £27,000 depending on knowledge and experience
• Level of Disclosure & Barring Service check required: Enhanced

This posts will cover the East of Surrey; 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

Some flexible working will be required, including working some weekends and 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.

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.