Young Peoples Substance Misuse Practitioner

Forward Leeds; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Leeds is seeking a committed Young Peoples Substance Misuse Practitioner to join their Branching Out Team in Calderdale. This role involves providing specialist treatment for young people aged 10-21, addressing substance misuse challenges. The position offers generous benefits, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays)

Sick pay

Pension contributions

Death in service benefit

Free Will writing

Eyecare vouchers

Discounts

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in substance misuse support.
• Must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist drug and alcohol treatment for young people aged 10–21.
• Deliver interventions to build resilience against substance misuse.

Skills

Working with young people

Building resilience against substance misuse

Job description

Job Details: Young Peoples Substance Misuse Practitioner

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people from accessing the support they need to live a valued life. We address poverty and disadvantage in communities through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing, and related support services.

We operate nearly 200 services across England with almost 3,500 dedicated staff and volunteers, supporting around 125,000 people annually.

As we integrate our systems and processes following the merger, some branding may still reflect 'Humankind'. Our recruitment systems will be fully integrated next year.

Vacancy Details

• Vacancy No: VN4877
• Employment Type: Fixed Term
• Hours Per Week: 37
• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Location: The Orange Box, West Yorkshire, HX1 1AF

Role Overview

We seek a committed and enthusiastic Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner to join our Branching Out Team in Calderdale. The team provides specialist drug and alcohol treatment for young people aged 10–21. The role is based within Calderdale's newly appointed alternative provision specialist taskforce, working out of Trinity Academy Carlton Mill, managed by the Head of Service at Trinity Academy.

About You

• Enjoy working with young people and have relevant experience.
• Flexible in your working hours.
• Understand the challenges faced by young people and can deliver interventions to build resilience against substance misuse.
• Must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

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Interview date is yet to be confirmed.

Benefits

We offer a generous annual leave entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 year), sick pay, pension contributions, death in service benefit, free Will writing, eyecare vouchers, discounts, training opportunities, flexible working, wellbeing programs, and support networks.

Equal Opportunities

Waythrough is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of substance use. For application support, contact us at [e-mail].