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Children Young People and Family Worker (Lewisham)
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Children Young People and Family Worker
Location: Winslade Way, London
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
You will be required to work one evening clinic (5pm–7pm) on a rota basis.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,690 - £34,730
Make a real difference in your community
At Insight Lewisham, we provide free, confidential support to young people under 25, offering guidance around substance use, sexual health and relationships, while working with families to strengthen wellbeing and recovery.
About the Role
As a CYPF Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people, and families affected by drug or alcohol use. You will build trusted relationships, offer early interventions, and provide structured support aimed at reducing harm and empowering recovery. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same — from delivering one-to-one sessions and group interventions, to working collaboratively with families, schools, partner agencies and specialist services.
You’ll be part of a passionate multi-disciplinary team committed to safeguarding, wellbeing, and creating brighter futures for young people in Lewisham.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver evidence-based interventions (1:1, group work, digital sessions, webinars, live chats, podcasts)
- Provide full case management — including assessments, risk planning, progress reviews and accurate recording
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure joined-up care and safe discharge planning
- Use a whole-family approach to reduce substance-related harm and improve outcomes at home
- Safeguard children and young people, escalating concerns in line with policies and best practice
- Support access to treatment, community support and opportunities to build recovery capital
- Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision and professional development
- Lead and manage the service’s social media accounts and marketing activity, liaising with Communications colleagues where required to ensure responsible, engaging and aligned content
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This is a diverse and highly rewarding role where your support will directly change futures for vulnerable young people.
About You
- Someone passionate about young people’s wellbeing and aspirations
- A confident communicator and relationship-builder
- A professional who values safeguarding and emotional resilience
- A team player with a proactive, community-focused approach
Don’t meet all of the “ideal” criteria yet? If you share our values and bring the right mindset — we can help you develop the rest.
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
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- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
- Life assurance (3× annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
- Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
- Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
- 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
- £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
- Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
- Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date
2026-07-30
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.
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