Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Humankind

Gov UK

Barnard Castle, County Durham

1 hour ago

No application

About

Location:HMP Deerbolt, Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG

Working hours: 37 Hours Monday- Friday 08:00-16:00 PM with a 30 minute early finish during the week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join and be part of the Drug & Alcohol Team, DART, part of the Waythrough ,Reconnected To Health within North East Prisons .

You would be employed within HMYOI Deerbolt,Barnard Castle,one of seven prisons across the North East of England.

HMYOI Deerbolt is a male custodial establishment, supporting males from aged 18 and you will be required to work in a fast paced challenging environment.

As a family support worker, you will be integral to the overall DART service, supporting males with specific needs, reconnection of family ties, impact of offending behaviours and substance use. You will be forefront of the service offering psycho social interventions to promote and support recovery.

About the Role
As part of a passionate team, you'll be —working face-to-face with males , young people, families, and professionals in with custody and community facilitating support , information and advice . clinical healthcare, probation, social services and education .

Your day-to-day might include:
1:1 psychosocial sessions
Group work, workshops
Promoting recovery and raising awareness of substance use throughout establishment and community
Supporting men with recovery through both individual and partnership working to improve their mental health, physical wellbeing, and resilience