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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

Find out more

Jobs Website

Open

Ref: 333-D-AD-0645 Vacancy ID: 8427694

Young Person's Recovery Practitioner

Accepting applications until: 27-Nov-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 27-Nov-2026 23:59

Location

Gwefan: ARC Hounslow
Cyfeiriad: Montague Hall Road
Tref: Hounslow
Cod post: TW3 1LD
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Oriau: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Tuesdays - operate late clinic. May be placed on rota for late clinic.)

Salary

Cyflog: £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inc HCAS
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (NHS AfC: Band 5)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: Addictions

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team which provides care to young people presenting with substance use issues, including alcohol to deliver evidence-based interventions such as: assessment, harm minimisation approaches, motivational interviewing, sexual health, relapse prevention, care planning individual intervention, health education and detoxification programmes, mindfulness, counselling and group work in 1-1 and group work settings

To deliver engagement activities appropriate for YP to motivate the YP into considering an alternative lifestyle/pathway, such as; sports, art, etc.

To effectively manage a caseload ensuring motivation and increasing the YP’s health outcomes and lifestyle choices.

To base in various satellites within the borough to deliver interventions/1:1’s; Schools, youth centres, sexual health centres, GP surgeries, other YP services within the Borough.

To focus on preventative & early intervention methods to the YP, including resilience building and managing high risk situations, etc.

To identify and highlight any safeguarding concerns, following processes, protocols & guidelines. This may also include attending relevant meetings, such as child protection/child in need meetings, etc.

To appropriately include family/carers and/or other professionals when delivering support and/or recovery planning for the YP.

To provide information/guidance/support for families, carers and/or loved ones of the YP.

To have knowledge and effectively communicate with other YP agencies/services within the Borough to support protocols and referral pathways with relevant YP community agencies.

Work closely with the Youth Offending Service (YOS), ensuring a joined-up approach and a seamless transition for YP into adult services where appropriate. This will also include attending relevant (team) meetings etc.

Support the design, development and implementation of training requirements regularly with support of others, to ensure that the needs of young people, stakeholders and services can be met.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Experience of having worked in the NHS, or a similar clinical setting.
Experience of having worked with substance use groups
Experience of working with young people or another comparable field
Delivery of groups, 1:1 interventions; workshops to a variety of clients/ partners
Experience of working with young people who have mental health issues/CAMHS involvement

Skills and knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol

Excellent organisational & prioritising skills
Proficient IT skills Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Access)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with range of individuals, including hard to reach client groups
Sound knowledge and understanding of the interventions for young people misusing substances and barriers to these client groups accessing services
Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance relating the client groups targeted
Evidence of ability to form boundaried relationships with service users and carers
Ability to assess and manage caseload of clients, making continuous assessments of the psychosocial, emotional and rehabilitative needs of clients, taking into account the needs of family, local community and developing care plans and the evaluation of these plans
To be conversant with the precepts of harm reduction

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to support others and respond to their needs
Able to manage competing priorities with confidence and working to tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail skills and able to produce high quality and accurate work
Communicates and networks effectively
Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as using on own initiative
Ability to deliver on agreed objectives
Ability to be flexible and respond to changing demands

Training and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

Completed Recovery practitioner training
Evidence of further training in relation to personal recovery principles
Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training