Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner - Help Youth Thrive

Recovery Focus; Halifax; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with 4.5% employerconr.

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP access

Recognition and long service awards

£500 Recommend a Friend bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Free will writing service

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a committed Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner to join the Branching Out Team in Calderdale. You will provide specialist drug and alcohol treatment, assessments and interventions for children and young people aged 10–21, managing a caseload and delivering one-to-one and group programmes.

You will work with young people, families and partner agencies to help them understand substance use, build resilience and achieve sustainable outcomes in education, employment or

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people and understanding their challenges.
• Experience in drug and alcohol-related work and knowledge of substance misuse issues.
• Understanding safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation relating to children and vulnerable individuals.
• Strong communication, assessment and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in multi-agency or multidisciplinary settings.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people, developing, implementing, and reviewing recovery plans and treatment programmes.
• Deliver specialist substance misuse assessments, interventions, and tailored support.
• Design and facilitate engaging one-to-one and group programmes that meet local needs.
• Support young people to access education, employment, training, and community opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with Youth Justice Services, schools, families, and partner agencies.
• Contribute to multi-agency assessments, meetings, and plans to promote safety and wellbeing.
• Deliver family-focused interventions and promote positive family involvement in recovery where appropriate.
• Support young people to transition into sustainable education, employment, training, or universal youth provision.
• Maintain accurate case records in line with organisational and contractual requirements.
• Stay up to date with safeguarding responsibilities, legislation, and emerging trends in substance misuse.

Skills

Experience with young people

Substance misuse experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication and assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Microsoft Office

Electronic case management

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic case management

Job description

Waythrough is seeking a committed Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner to join the Branching Out Team in Calderdale. You will provide specialist drug and alcohol treatment, assessments and interventions for children and young people aged 10–21, managing a caseload and delivering one-to-one and group programmes.

You will work with young people, families and partner agencies to help them understand substance use, build resilience and achieve sustainable outcomes in education, employment or