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Open Road Visions; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave + Birthday

Pension & Death in Service

In-house Training

Job summary

Open Road Visions in Thurrock is seeking a Young Person’s Targeted Intervention Worker to join a multi-disciplinary team supporting young people, families and professionals, including Youth Offending Services and Probation Services, in the community. You will raise awareness of substance misuse and provide tailored support across diverse settings, including those within the criminal justice system.

You will help young people understand risks, encourage informed decisions, and promote referrals

Responsibilities

• The Young Person’s Targeted Intervention Worker will work with young people, families and professionals in the community to raise awareness and provide specialised support around substance misuse across a variety of settings.

Job description

Location – Thurrock

Hours – 37.5 – Monday – Friday (some evening work may be required)

Salary / Band – £27,000 + £683.99 outer fringe per annum

Summary

Working within a multi-disciplinary team based in Thurrock, the Young Person’s Targeted Intervention Worker will work with young people, families and professionals, including Youth Offending Services and Probation Services, within the community to raise awareness and provide specialised support around substance misuse across a variety of settings, including those within the criminal justice system. You will work with young people to help them understand the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse, support them to make informed decisions, and encourage and increase referrals into the service.

What you’ll be doing

The Young Person’s Targeted Intervention Worker will work with young people, families and professionals in the community to raise awareness and provide specialised support around substance misuse across a variety of settings. You will work with young people to help them understand the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse, supporting them to make informed decisions, and encourage and increase referrals into the service.

What it’s like to work for Open Road

Open Road provides drug and alcohol treatment services and offender support services across Essex & Kent including a range of interventions that deliver mentoring, advice and information programmes. Accredited with Investing In Volunteers, our mission is to empower a diverse range of individuals, families and communities to lead healthy and more meaningful lives, free from addiction, offending behaviour and disadvantage, to ensure healthier, happier lifestyles.

Benefits to you

• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, plus a day off for your Birthday!
• Royal London Pension and Death in Service benefit
• Access to our in-house Organisational Training Plan, and full training tailored to your development needs