Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker

Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker

locations

Newcastle Drug & Alcohol - Plummer Court

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

JR012847

Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker

Location: Newcastle Youth Justice Service, Block 1, Lower Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, College Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QHHours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-16:30Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annumContract Type: Permanent, Full Time

About Waythrough 

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About the Role

We are looking for a Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker to join our Newcastle Drug and Alcohol Service. In this rewarding role, you will work with young people involved with the Youth Justice Service, helping them address issues related to drug and alcohol use, reduce risk and build healthier, more positive futures.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will manage a caseload of young people throughout their recovery journey, from initial assessment and engagement through to planned completion. You will deliver tailored interventions, develop recovery plans and work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the support they need to achieve positive outcomes.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, supporting them to build resilience, reduce substance-related harm and reach their full potential. While experience within substance misuse services is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of young people and coordinating their recovery journey.
• Completing triage, screening and comprehensive assessments.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing recovery plans and interventions.
• Delivering one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions.
• Completing risk assessments, safeguarding assessments and risk management plans.
• Working collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies to improve outcomes.
• Supporting young people to access treatment, education, community resources and wider support networks.
• Building strong partnerships with agencies including Youth Justice Services, CAMHS, safeguarding teams, schools and community organisations.
• Promoting harm reduction, recovery and positive wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports using electronic case management systems.

About You

We are looking for someone who shares our values of Kindness, Courage and Respect and is committed to helping young people make positive changes in their lives.

You will have:

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Experience working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
• Experience delivering one-to-one and/or group-based support.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of interventions such as motivational interviewing and psychosocial interventions.
• Experience working with families and carers.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• A qualification in youth work, addiction studies, counselling, social work or a related discipline.
• Experience within substance misuse, youth justice, safeguarding or related services.
• Knowledge of recovery planning, safeguarding and risk management processes.
• Experience using case management systems.

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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

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• £500

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• Cycle 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 

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