Youth Justice & Substance Misuse: Young Persons Worker

We Are With You; Burnley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are With You in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Young Persons Worker for the Child and Youth Justice Service. You will support young people facing substance misuse, delivering 1:1 and group sessions, and coordinating care with partners in the local authority.

The role is full-time and fixed-term to 31/03/2027, with a starting salary of £26,250 rising to £30,900. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, criminal justice or similar settings.
• Organised, good communication, and time management to handle multiple tasks.
• Willing to achieve OCN/NVQ 3 or equivalent within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of young people experiencing substance misuse.
• Assess needs, develop care plans, deliver treatments or refer to specialists.
• Deliver 1:1 and group work, information sessions and drop-in services.
• Collaborate with local authorities; driving licence and vehicle access required.

Skills

Compassionate

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We Are With You in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Young Persons Worker for the Child and Youth Justice Service. You will support young people facing substance misuse, delivering 1:1 and group sessions, and coordinating care with partners in the local authority.

The role is full-time and fixed-term to 31/03/2027, with a starting salary of £26,250 rising to £30,900. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.