Practitioner

Role: Practitioner – Work and Wellbeing service Salary: £31,6000 per annum plus £700 on call allowance Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Contract/Hours: 37 hours per week We would expect a degree of flexibility around working hours to meet the demands of the service and service users, including occasional weekend or early evening work.

A bit about the role The Guernsey Youth & Housing project offers support to young people, between the ages of 11- 25, Our work focuses on homelessness and the wider issues that cause it including independent living skills, substance use, leaving care, employability and isolation, delivering over 20 dedicated projects supporting young people.

In the role of a Practitioner, in our work and wellbeing service, you will provide support directly to young people aged 16 – 25 years old who are NEET (not in employment, education or training). Support will usually be delivered on a one-to-one basis, but occasional small group work may be required. Work will focus on preparing young people for the world of work, developing and building resilience and improving both motivation and readiness for independence and employment.

We provide welcoming and accessible services that respects and values young people as individuals. We are professional, non-judgemental, and confidential, whilst encouraging young people to make informed healthy decisions Why Action for Children? We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.

Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on X , LinkedIn , Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. The difference is what you do. You can learn more about why we do it, by checking out our 'Driven by Love' video. How you'll help to create brighter futures In this role, here are some of the things you’ll be responsible and accountable for: Provide a high quality service to young people, centred on building positive, trusting relationships and supporting their development.

Deliver evidence based, personalised interventions, offering support on a one to one basis, in small groups, and within classroom settings. Deliver training and awareness sessions to professionals and community partners, helping them respond effectively to the needs of young people. Maintain strong working relationships and effective communication with colleagues across the service, as well as with external agencies and partner organisations.

Organise and manage daily work objectives, ensuring tasks and responsibilities are completed efficiently and to a high standard Let's talk about you: In the role of a Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Educator, we're ideally looking for someone who has: Post qualification experience of working directly with children and young people in one to one settings, small group environments, or classroom sessions,providing meaningful support, guidance, and encouragement.

Strong understanding of safeguarding practice, with hands on experience applying safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people. Experience delivering targeted interventions and initiatives, including completing assessments, creating support plans, and conducting reviews to support positive outcomes.

Resident of Guernsey, with the legal right to live and work within the Bailiwick. Why Action for Children? Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here. Will you join us? Help with your application If you require any support with the application process, please contact Sarah Manderfield at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.

org.uk quoting reference 13867 Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under‑represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team. Job Description See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement Make a Difference

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