Advanced Practitioner (Ref:0049ZB)

NHS; Faversham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks an Advanced Practitioner to provide vital support for young adults aged 18-25 dealing with substance use and related issues. The role involves managing a caseload while working closely with families and external agencies, requiring initiative and a holistic approach to individualized care. Applicants must possess relevant qualifications and experience in handling complex cases, and should be prepared to commit to a fixed-term position.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme with £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Experience of working with complex 18-25 year olds.
• Demonstrable experience in health, social care, or specialist settings.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young adults with various challenges.
• Coordinate with external agencies and families.
• Deliver harm reduction interventions in relation to drugs and alcohol.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

OCN/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

WithYou in Kent for Young People is the commissioned provider of substance use support for young people aged between 10-25 years old.

Main duties of the job

This Advanced Practitioner role is specifically designed for those with advanced substance knowledge and experience of working with both under and over 18s. The role will require the applicant to work with the most complex 18- 25s that we see come into service, they will be expected to show initiative, forward thinking and independence in their work and show exemplary recording in line with processes and policies.Our young adults require a holistic approach and may be experiencing difficulties around mental health, homelessness, offending and familial breakdown. As such, you will work closely with external agencies and families to help our young people achieve the best outcomes.As an Advanced Practitioner you will carry and manage a caseload of young adults, engaging them in sessions in the community such as at school, their home or in community buildings.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.Please note that the closing date is 14th July 2025 however this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.This is a full-time, fixed-term position until March 2026. The salary is £28,000 per annum.About the RoleWe offer a range of free and confidential services to young people, professionals and their families. As a service we offer both short term and long term one to one work with young people and a range of group work options.All interventions stem from the service's ethos of providing accurate, individualised and non-judgemental support and guidance around drugs and alcohol.As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.This role involves working one to one with young adults aged 18- 25 delivering a range of harm reduction interventions in relation to drugs and alcohol.Each employee has a designated area of work within Kent, this role will cover East Kent (specific areas to be discussed at interview). You will be paid mileage at a rate of 45p per mile. *Please ignore the "Faversham" reference in the advert, this is for internal purposes only.*You will be supported with case management through line management and group reflective practice sessions in addition to team meetings and practice development days.We offer training to new staff and ongoing opportunities for learning and development, so if you love working with young people and are keen to become experienced and knowledgeable in the field of drug and alcohol harm reduction, this could be the role for you.A full UK driving licence and access to a car. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy.Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
DE&IAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
DE&IAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Job responsibilities

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.Please note that the closing date is 14th July 2025 however this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.This is a full-time, fixed-term position until March 2026. The salary is £28,000 per annum.About the RoleWe offer a range of free and confidential services to young people, professionals and their families. As a service we offer both short term and long term one to one work with young people and a range of group work options.All interventions stem from the service's ethos of providing accurate, individualised and non-judgemental support and guidance around drugs and alcohol.As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.This role involves working one to one with young adults aged 18- 25 delivering a range of harm reduction interventions in relation to drugs and alcohol.Each employee has a designated area of work within Kent, this role will cover East Kent (specific areas to be discussed at interview). You will be paid mileage at a rate of 45p per mile. *Please ignore the "Faversham" reference in the advert, this is for internal purposes only.*You will be supported with case management through line management and group reflective practice sessions in addition to team meetings and practice development days.We offer training to new staff and ongoing opportunities for learning and development, so if you love working with young people and are keen to become experienced and knowledgeable in the field of drug and alcohol harm reduction, this could be the role for you.A full UK driving licence and access to a car. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy.Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
DE&IAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

WithYou in Kent for Young People is the commissioned provider of substance use support for young people aged between 10-25 years old.

Main duties of the job

This Advanced Practitioner role is specifically designed for those with advanced substance knowledge and experience of working with both under and over 18s. The role will require the applicant to work with the most complex 18- 25s that we see come into service, they will be expected to show initiative, forward thinking and independence in their work and show exemplary recording in line with processes and policies.Our young adults require a holistic approach and may be experiencing difficulties around mental health, homelessness, offending and familial breakdown. As such, you will work closely with external agencies and families to help our young people achieve the best outcomes.As an Advanced Practitioner you will carry and manage a caseload of young adults, engaging them in sessions in the community such as at school, their home or in community buildings.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.Please note that the closing date is 14th July 2025 however this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.This is a full-time, fixed-term position until March 2026. The salary is £28,000 per annum.About the RoleWe offer a range of free and confidential services to young people, professionals and their families. As a service we offer both short term and long term one to one work with young people and a range of group work options.All interventions stem from the service's ethos of providing accurate, individualised and non-judgemental support and guidance around drugs and alcohol.As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.This role involves working one to one with young adults aged 18- 25 delivering a range of harm reduction interventions in relation to drugs and alcohol.Each employee has a designated area of work within Kent, this role will cover East Kent (specific areas to be discussed at interview). You will be paid mileage at a rate of 45p per mile. *Please ignore the "Faversham" reference in the advert, this is for internal purposes only.*You will be supported with case management through line management and group reflective practice sessions in addition to team meetings and practice development days.We offer training to new staff and ongoing opportunities for learning and development, so if you love working with young people and are keen to become experienced and knowledgeable in the field of drug and alcohol harm reduction, this could be the role for you.A full UK driving licence and access to a car. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy.Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
DE&IAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Job description

Job responsibilities

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.Please note that the closing date is 14th July 2025 however this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.This is a full-time, fixed-term position until March 2026. The salary is £28,000 per annum.About the RoleWe offer a range of free and confidential services to young people, professionals and their families. As a service we offer both short term and long term one to one work with young people and a range of group work options.All interventions stem from the service's ethos of providing accurate, individualised and non-judgemental support and guidance around drugs and alcohol.As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.This role involves working one to one with young adults aged 18- 25 delivering a range of harm reduction interventions in relation to drugs and alcohol.Each employee has a designated area of work within Kent, this role will cover East Kent (specific areas to be discussed at interview). You will be paid mileage at a rate of 45p per mile. *Please ignore the "Faversham" reference in the advert, this is for internal purposes only.*You will be supported with case management through line management and group reflective practice sessions in addition to team meetings and practice development days.We offer training to new staff and ongoing opportunities for learning and development, so if you love working with young people and are keen to become experienced and knowledgeable in the field of drug and alcohol harm reduction, this could be the role for you.A full UK driving licence and access to a car. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy.Benefits

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme

Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing

We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

DE&IAs an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• OCN/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and evidence of continuous professional development
• A full UK driving licence, access to a car and willingness to travel

Experience

• Experience of working with complex 18-25 year olds
• Demonstrable experience of working in the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting
• Demonstrable experience of gathering and maintaining information to support decision making
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
• Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Good written and verbal communication
• IT competent
• Team player

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.