Young People’s Substance Use Worker (Oxfordshire)

Cranstoun Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse benefits package

Health cash plans

Gym membership discounts

Store discounts

Yearly wellbeing day

Annual leave

Job summary

A social justice and harm reduction charity in Oxford seeks individuals for a permanent position to support children and young people affected by substance use. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, engaging with young individuals in various settings, and conducting assessments to deliver psychosocial interventions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate community engagement experience, effective communication, and teamwork. This role requires a commitment to equal opportunities and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience of community engagement and delivering group work.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to liaise with and build effective working relationships with other agencies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people predominantly in the northwest of Oxfordshire.
• Engage 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.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support young people in achieving positive changes.

Skills

Community engagement experience

Group work delivery

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Job description

Hours: 35 hours/week, with one late evening and occasional weekends.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Oxford

Job reference number: 1624

Benefits: As part of joiningCranstoun, 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 cashplansand yearly wellbeing day on top of annual leave.

About Us: Here4YOUth Oxfordshire, part ofCranstoun, 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.

“The Young People we work with are just amazing and being able to support them to recognise their potential is so special. This job can be tough at times, but we have an amazing team who offer endless support and never fail to make me laugh. Getting to build relationships with the Young People and helping them to feel heard is the best part of the job and makes it all worthwhile.”

Job Purpose: Supporting children and young people who are using and involved with substance useand those affected by someone else’s substance use.The key responsibilities will include;

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

Person Specification:

• Experience of community engagement and delivering group work.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to liaise with and build effective working relationships with other agencies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

There is no closing date for this role.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV, along with a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to [e-mail]. Please ensure you clearly state the Job Reference Number on your Cover Letter.

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.