Children & Young People’s Substance Use Worker (Dudley)

Cranstoun; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Health cash plan

Wellbeing day

Annual leave

Job summary

Cranstoun’s Here4YOUth Dudley team is seeking a compassionate children and young people’s substance use worker. You will support 11–18 year-olds (up to 25 with SEND) across Dudley, delivering targeted psychosocial interventions and working with schools, partner agencies and community venues.

The role requires managing a caseload, safeguarding responsibilities, and access to a car or own transport with business insurance. Closing date: 10 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of children and young people from across Dudley
• Engaging with young people in settings such as schools, colleges, partner agencies and community venues
• Conduct specialist assessments, care planning, and deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions through one-on-one appointments, groups and online sessions
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support young people in achieving positive changes

Job description

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Dudley

Job reference number: 1803

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and proactive children and young people’s substance use worker to join our Dudley children and young people’s team. This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people aged 11–18 (up to 25 for those with SEND) by improving access to early, targeted and structured substance use and wider wellbeing support across the Dudley borough.

Benefits: As part of joining Cranstoun, and successfully completing your probation period, you will be able to access a diverse benefits package including access to store discounts, a car lease scheme, gym membership discounts, health cash plans and yearly wellbeing day on top of annual leave.

About Us: Here4YOUth Dudley, part of Cranstoun, is a social justice and harm reduction charity with a global ambition. Our vision is to be a world-class leader in rebuilding lives, and our purpose is to inspire and empower people to live healthier and safer lives. We value being ambitious, creative, compassionate, collaborative, and respectful.

Job Purpose: Supporting children and young people who are using substances. The key responsibilities will include;

• Managing a caseload of children and young people from across Dudley
• Engaging with young people in settings such as schools, colleges, partner agencies and community venues.
• Conduct specialist assessments, care planning, and deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions through one-on-one appointments, groups and online sessions.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support young people in achieving positive changes.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is central to this role. The successful candidate will be expected to work in line with Cranstoun’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

Additional Information: This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Due to the nature of the role, being a driver is essential, with access to a car and business insurance required.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Closing Date: 10th November 2026

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.