Young Adults Worker
- locations
- Forward Leeds - Tower Court
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR012565
Location: Forward Leeds, Tower Court, Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2LY (citywide outreach role – driving licence required)Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pmContract: PermanentSalary: £25,877.80 – £32,090 per annum
About Waythrough
Make a real difference in your community
Make a Difference to Young People Across Leeds
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Young Adults Worker to join the Forward Leeds Young Persons Team.
In this rewarding role, you will support young people affected by drug and alcohol use, delivering targeted interventions to individuals aged up to 21 years old or up to 24 years old where additional vulnerabilities exist.
This is an outreach-based role, meaning your work will take place across communities in Leeds, including schools, colleges, Youth Justice settings, community venues, and partner agencies. You will build positive relationships with young people, helping them reduce harm, improve wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes for their future.
If you are committed to supporting young people through challenges and empowering them to make lasting change, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Young Adults Worker, you will:
Deliver tailored drug and alcohol interventions for young people across Leeds
Build trusting relationships with young people through outreach and engagement work
Provide 1:1 support, brief interventions, harm reduction advice, and structured interventions
Carry out assessments, care planning, and risk management processes
Support young people to improve emotional wellbeing, resilience, and independence
Work collaboratively with schools, colleges, Youth Justice Services, social care teams, and other partner agencies
Promote safeguarding and ensure young people receive appropriate support and referrals
Encourage progression into education, training, employment, recovery, and wider support services
Maintain accurate case records and contribute to positive outcomes across the service
About You:
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and committed to improving outcomes for young people.
You will ideally have:
Experience working with young people, particularly within substance use, mental health, youth work, social care, or related services
Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues affecting young people and the ability to deliver harm reduction advice and interventions
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience completing assessments, support plans, and risk management documentation
The ability to work independently across community settings
A full UK driving licence and access to transport for citywide outreach work
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes
Desirable qualifications include:
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Youth work, counselling, social care, addiction studies, or therapeutic qualifications
Experience delivering motivational and psychosocial interventions
What We Offer
27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our
Way to GoandAspirationsportals£500
Recommend a FriendbonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date:
2026-07-09