Youth Justice Substance Misuse Specialist

Recovery Focus; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Cycle to Work scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Waythrough is seeking a Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker to support young people involved with the Youth Justice Service who struggle with drugs and alcohol. You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments and deliver tailored interventions to reduce harm and promote positive change.

The role works with families, carers and partner agencies to ensure comprehensive recovery journeys. Experience with safeguarding and a commitment to the young person's wellbeing are essential.

Formación

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
• Experience delivering one-to-one and/or group-based support.
• Good communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience working with families and carers.

Responsabilidades

• Support young people involved with the Youth Justice Service who are experiencing difficulties with drugs and alcohol.
• Manage a caseload, carry out assessments and deliver tailored interventions.
• Help young people reduce harm and build healthier futures in collaboration with families and partner agencies.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organisation skills

IT skills

Motivational Interviewing

Psychosocial Interventions

One-to-one support

Group-based support

Families and carers experience

Safeguarding and risk management

Educación

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3

Descripción del empleo

Waythrough is seeking a Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker to support young people involved with the Youth Justice Service who struggle with drugs and alcohol. You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments and deliver tailored interventions to reduce harm and promote positive change.

The role works with families, carers and partner agencies to ensure comprehensive recovery journeys. Experience with safeguarding and a commitment to the young person's wellbeing are essential.