Substance misuse social worker - family centres

For further enquiries about the role please contact Julie Williams on 01978 295672 julie.williams@wrexham.gov.uk

Full time post (Temporary for 12 months with potential for extension)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Family Centres in Wrexham and to specialise in the field of substance misuse.

The post will involve working intensively with families where substance misuse has had a significant impact on their ability to parent effectively.

This post also provides the opportunity for direct work with children requiring skills in building self-esteem, resilience helping them to aspire to a positive future.

You will have excellent assessment skills and will have the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the family ensuring they are not discriminated in accessing universal services.

The post also involves linking in with the Single Point of access team to consider how Family Centres can provide early intervention support to families.

The Family centres offer a range of preventative services and the person successful in the post will have the benefit of working alongside a team of workers with experience of parenting and specialist parenting in the field of substance misuse and domestic abuse.

Ideally you will already have knowledge and experience in the substance misuse area and partnership working with professionals and parents. The successful applicant will be able to deliver the service both via individual and group work. You will be able to work in an agile way and will be supported to develop your practice.

For further enquiries about the role please contact Julie Williams on 01978 295672 julie.williams@wrexham.gov.uk

An enhanced DBS & Social Care Wales registration is required for this position.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.