Youth Substance Use Specialist (11–18)

Cranstoun; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Health cash plan

Wellbeing day

Annual leave

Job summary

Cranstoun’s Here4YOUth Dudley team is seeking a compassionate children and young people’s substance use worker. You will support 11–18 year-olds (up to 25 with SEND) across Dudley, delivering targeted psychosocial interventions and working with schools, partner agencies and community venues.

The role requires managing a caseload, safeguarding responsibilities, and access to a car or own transport with business insurance. Closing date: 10 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of children and young people from across Dudley
• Engaging with young people in settings such as schools, colleges, partner agencies and community venues
• Conduct specialist assessments, care planning, and deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions through one-on-one appointments, groups and online sessions
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support young people in achieving positive changes

Job description

Cranstoun’s Here4YOUth Dudley team is seeking a compassionate children and young people’s substance use worker. You will support 11–18 year-olds (up to 25 with SEND) across Dudley, delivering targeted psychosocial interventions and working with schools, partner agencies and community venues.

The role requires managing a caseload, safeguarding responsibilities, and access to a car or own transport with business insurance. Closing date: 10 November 2026.