Young People’s Worker - Harm Reduction & Outreach (Kent)

Withyou; Swanley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday/occasional day off

Enhanced family leave

2 days paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a Friend £500 bonus

Job summary

With You is seeking a Young Person's Worker for the West Kent area. The role involves one-to-one work with 10–18-year-olds, delivering harm-reduction interventions for drugs and alcohol, including ketamine and cannabis.

You will work with complex cases, collaborate with families and external agencies, and manage a caseload in community settings. The role offers structured training and development, mileage allowance, and a fixed-term contract until January 2029, with a salary from £26,250 to

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Social Care or Criminal Justice with vocational placement.
• Experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one work with young people aged 10–18 delivering harm-reduction interventions for drugs and alcohol.
• Manage a caseload and conduct sessions in the community (school/home/other venues).
• Coordinate with external services and families to achieve best outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records in line with policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience with young people

Safeguarding experience

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Health & social care experience

Education

Relevant vocational qualification (placement)

Job description

With You is seeking a Young Person's Worker for the West Kent area. The role involves one-to-one work with 10–18-year-olds, delivering harm-reduction interventions for drugs and alcohol, including ketamine and cannabis.

You will work with complex cases, collaborate with families and external agencies, and manage a caseload in community settings. The role offers structured training and development, mileage allowance, and a fixed-term contract until January 2029, with a salary from £26,250 to