Youth Substance Use Therapist & Link Worker

Catch22; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Leatherhead is seeking a driven practitioner to join its Surrey Young People’s Substance Use Service. This full-time role involves delivering substance use interventions to children and young people in partnership with Surrey Mindworks. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to deliver the best outcomes for young people and their families. Opportunities for flexible homeworking are available, along with training and development prospects.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible homeworking

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering substance use interventions to young people.
• Understanding of emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.
• High standard of record keeping in accordance with targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop links between services for young people accessing Mindworks Surrey.
• Provide sustained support to a pre-defined caseload.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to young people.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

ICT skills

Education

Relevant qualification such as youth work, counselling, or health and social care

Job description

A community support organization in Leatherhead is seeking a driven practitioner to join its Surrey Young People’s Substance Use Service. This full-time role involves delivering substance use interventions to children and young people in partnership with Surrey Mindworks. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to deliver the best outcomes for young people and their families. Opportunities for flexible homeworking are available, along with training and development prospects.