Targeted Interventions Coordinator

We are looking for a Targeted Interventions Coordinator to lead innovative engaging support for young people in Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how early intervention is delivered reaching young people before problems escalate and supporting them to make safer healthier choices.

What youll be doing

• Coordinating and developing targeted interventions including group work outreach and brief interventions
• Delivering engaging group programmes for young people at risk
• Increasing visibility and accessibility of the service amongst children young people families and partners with the aim of increasing referrals into service for specialist support.
• Building strong relationships with schools professionals and partner agencies
• Providing training and support to professionals to help identify and respond to young peoples needs
• Using data and insight to shape and improve services
• Supporting volunteers and Youth Ambassadors to deliver impactful work
• Support the development of projects that increase visibility create awareness and improvement engagement including development of educational programmes informative resources and prevention pathways
• Ensure effective and consistent young people involvement through our Youth Ambassador Programme including coproduction.
• Support the coordination and development of the services social media activity.

About you:

• Experience of working with young people and knowledge of the issues they face
• Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people and the Fraser Competence framework
• Have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of workingwithin a related field
• Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice around young peoples substance misuse treatment services and methods including relevant best practice guidance
• An accomplished communicator both verbal and written with a high degree of personal IT competency
• Be able to accurately update and maintain records and to work to deadlines for the submission of information.
• Have excellent team working and interpersonal skills maintaining a highly cooperativeapproach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service Capped at 30 days
• Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application and were happy for you to use it. However what were most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences achievements and strengths so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact youve made in previous roles.

Theres no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic specific and clearly demonstrate your skills experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.