Youth Caseworker - Substance-Use Recovery & Support

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Competitive pensions scheme

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a permanent Young Persons Caseworker to support young people affected by substance use, homelessness, and related challenges. You will conduct assessments, develop recovery plans, and coordinate care with partner agencies to empower positive outcomes.

Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, you will manage a caseload, deliver evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with partners to ensure timely support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations – ideally those with issues related to substance use, domestic abuse, or homelessness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments to identify client needs.
• Develop and implement tailored recovery plans.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure service users receive the care they need.
• Work proactively and flexibly to engage clients and meet service needs.
• Ensure adherence to all processes and procedures.
• Liaise with the clinical team to co-ordinate appropriate clinical interventions for clients.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Trauma-informed approach

Shelter/ housing support experience

Job description

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a permanent Young Persons Caseworker to support young people affected by substance use, homelessness, and related challenges. You will conduct assessments, develop recovery plans, and coordinate care with partner agencies to empower positive outcomes.

Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, you will manage a caseload, deliver evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with partners to ensure timely support.