Young Person's Practitioner

Via; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and passionate team dedicated to supporting young people facing drug and alcohol issues. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential services to help young people aged 11-25 improve their health and wellbeing. You will engage with youth in diverse settings, offering one-on-one sessions and group work, while promoting emotional resilience and self-esteem. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth within an innovative outreach service. If you are motivated to make a difference in the lives of young people, this role is for you.

Benefits

30 Days Annual Leave

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Financial Perks

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 11-25 in a supportive role.
• Ability to deliver drug and alcohol services and wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one key working sessions and group work for young people.
• Collaborate with colleagues to prevent substance misuse and promote resilience.

Skills

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Youth Engagement

Emotional Resilience Coaching

Collaboration with Multi-disciplinary Teams

Education

Relevant Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Would you like to join us in supporting young people affected by drug and alcohol issues to improve their health and wellbeing?

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Practitioner to work within the Young Persons Service, Via: Subwize Team, based in Barking and Dagenham.

This exciting and rewarding role will provide you with significant scope for growth and innovation within the young persons element of an overarching Integrated Substance Misuse Service.

You Will

• Deliver age-appropriate excellent drug and alcohol services as well as wellbeing services to young people & young adults aged 11-25, including one-to-one key working sessions and group work.
• Deliver early intervention and prevention work in various youth settings to prevent substance misuse and risk-taking behaviors, helping young people develop boundaries, emotional resilience, and self-esteem.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to all Via policies and safeguarding principles.

The Service

Subwize Young Persons Service is a vibrant, creative, and passionate substance misuse service comprising schools, community work, Hidden Harm initiatives, and a criminal justice team. Our teams work collaboratively to support young people within the borough.

We operate as an outreach service, engaging with young people in the community through one-to-one key working sessions in schools, colleges, cafes, libraries, and children’s centers, as well as at our base, The Vibe.

Working Hours and Location

The core hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with flexibility available. Occasional out-of-hours work, such as weekend youth parades and summer projects, may be required on a rota basis.

Location: The Vibe, 195-211 Becontree Ave, Dagenham RM8 2UT (Young Persons Team office base). The role involves some remote work, including outreach and satellite activities.

Benefits and Contact

We offer a generous benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, financial perks, and development opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Package.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Jean Dyerson, Community Senior Practitioner.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 30 May, at midnight.

We value genuine applications reflecting your own knowledge, experience, and values. Please avoid AI-generated applications.

Additional Information

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme, which supports inclusive recruitment practices.