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Substance Misuse Project Worker - The Children's Society
- Plymouth, Devon
- Part Time
- £29,855 per annum
About us: The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need. Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more. Benefits include but not limited to: 36 days’ annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave. We match up to 8% pension. Free counselling service. Opportunities to develop and widen your skills. 2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation. About the role: You’ll play a key part in our Plymouth Substance Misuse Service, working with individual young people who misuse substances and their families, and to act as a consultant to other professionals who may require specialist help and support . We’re looking for a skilled child-centred practitioner with the ability to ensure that all young people in contact with the service are assessed and treated for identified drugs/alcohol problems, making a real impact in the lives of children and young people. Key skills and experience: The required skills and competencies for this role are: Knowledge of child/adolescent development and young person-centred interventions Knowledge of psychosocial interventions, SMART Goal planning and Risk Assessment Sound knowledge of change behaviour interventions as well of an oversight of addictive behaviours Ability to identify, screen, and carry out assessments using tools like DUST Knowledge of substance misuse (drugs and alcohol) and awareness of national and local initiatives, including vaping, SCRA’s, THC. Knowledge of relevant policy and government drug strategy documents Knowledge of the criminal justice process, specifically in relation to young people The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details. AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You’re welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters. For further information and to apply please go to our website, Job description | The Children's Society Careers .
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Administrator - (Holway Park Community Primary School)
- Somerset
- Multiple Terms
- 12.85per hour, pro rata
INITIALLY FIXED TERM UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST 2026 Term Time, 38 weeks per year. Monday-Friday- 8.30am- 4.00pm - 35 hours per week. £12.85per hour, pro rata. We have an exciting opportunity for an Office Administrator to join our team, to support the Headteacher and School Business Manager. You will be working within a busy school environment, providing a first line contact between the school and the community and supporting the School Office and Attendance Team. The ideal candidate will be friendly, flexible and well organised. Applicants will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience of a general office environment preferred and an aptitude for ICT. Integrity and confidentiality are essential. Minimum Qualifications require: GCSE English and Maths Grade C/5 Holway Park Community Primary School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applications via Somerset Application Form, CVs will not be accepted. All applications to be emailed to the Headteacher- sue.brewer@holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk . Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026 Ref:GB02
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Senior Transport Co-ordination Officer (Mainstream/SEN/Review)
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £36,581 - £40,444 per annum
Permanent Full Time - 37 hours per week INTERNAL ONLY (Devon County Council Employees Only). A position has become available in the School Transport Team for a Senior Transport Co-ordination Officer. The post is within the team managing the home to school transport for passengers attending a mainstream educational setting. The team currently consists of six Transport Co-ordination Officers. Their roll involves assessing entitlement to education funded transport, implementing suitable transport, processing appeal requests and managing the transport networks. Duties for the Senior Transport Co-ordination Officer (STCO) include supervising the team, being the first point of contact for team members and escalated cases, training staff, supporting the team with decision making for high-cost transport arrangements, and deputising for the Team Leader. There are 3 education transport teams consisting of the Mainstream transport team, SEND transport team and Network Review transport team. While each of the teams roles vary, they support each other to carry out the varying tasks to ensure service requirements are met. For an informal discussion please contact Jack Cottrell on 01392 383000. How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please Click Apply Now to see the Job Description DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Ref: REQ010574
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