Youth Substance Misuse Practitioner – Make a Difference

Waythrough; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a dedicated Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner to join the Branching Out Calderdale team. You will provide specialist drug and alcohol treatment, assessments, and interventions for young people aged 10–21, with families and partner agencies.

You will manage caseloads, deliver group and one-to-one programmes, support education and training opportunities, and work to secure sustainable positive outcomes for young people in Calderdale.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience in drug and alcohol-related work.
• Understanding safeguarding procedures and legislation.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it.
• Good IT skills and use of electronic case management systems.

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

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Waythrough is seeking a dedicated Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner to join the Branching Out Calderdale team. You will provide specialist drug and alcohol treatment, assessments, and interventions for young people aged 10–21, with families and partner agencies.

You will manage caseloads, deliver group and one-to-one programmes, support education and training opportunities, and work to secure sustainable positive outcomes for young people in Calderdale.