Youth Substance Misuse Worker — Trauma-Informed Interventions

St Helens Borough Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council is seeking a Substance Misuse Worker to support children and families affected by drug or alcohol issues. You will manage a caseload, assess needs, write reports, plan interventions and review outcomes with multi‑agency partners.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, experience with children, and the ability to build trusting relationships to reduce harm and improve wellbeing. Evenings and weekends may be required; you will work across settings including schools and

Qualifications

• Evidence of a professional qualification relevant to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Assess needs, write reports and plan interventions.
• Review effectiveness of the supervision process.
• Engage with multi-agency services and safeguarding procedures.

Education

Professional qualification relevant to working with children

Job description

St Helens Borough Council is seeking a Substance Misuse Worker to support children and families affected by drug or alcohol issues. You will manage a caseload, assess needs, write reports, plan interventions and review outcomes with multi‑agency partners.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, experience with children, and the ability to build trusting relationships to reduce harm and improve wellbeing. Evenings and weekends may be required; you will work across settings including schools and