Youth Substance Use Recovery Practitioner

Recovery Focus; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension: 4.5% employer contribution

Life assurance (3x salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Online GP access

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Free will writing

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking an energetic Practitioner to support Bedfordshire Young People’s Service. You will help young people affected by substance use, deliver various interventions and work with schools, social care and health services to coordinate support.

The role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and a salary in the listed band. Salary reflects full earning potential with progression within the band.

Qualifications

• An understanding of drug and alcohol issues.
• Experience with young people in social care/addictions settings is desirable.
• Relevant health and social care qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and support to individuals and groups.
• Deliver brief and longer-term structured interventions.
• Complete comprehensive and risk assessments.
• Develop and review individual care plans.
• Work with schools, social care and health services.
• Liaise with partner agencies and health professionals.
• Maintain confidential records and use relevant systems.
• Contribute to a positive, recovery-focused service.

Skills

Understanding of drug & alcohol issues

Organisational skills

Communication with partner agencies

Flexibility

Experience with young people

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

DipSW

Mental Health Nursing

Counselling

Addiction Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waythrough is seeking an energetic Practitioner to support Bedfordshire Young People’s Service. You will help young people affected by substance use, deliver various interventions and work with schools, social care and health services to coordinate support.

The role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and a salary in the listed band. Salary reflects full earning potential with progression within the band.