Young People's Substance Use worker

Scienceabode; City of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a Substance Use Worker to provide support for children and young people involved with substance use. This full-time position involves managing caseloads, engaging in various community settings, conducting assessments, and delivering interventions. Collaboration with partner agencies is essential to help young people achieve positive changes. A supportive environment awaits candidates committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by substance use.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of children and young people predominantly in the northwest of Oxfordshire.
• 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.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support young people in achieving positive changes.

Job description

Overview

Full time agency role for experienced Substance use worker

Job Purpose: Supporting children and young people who are using and involved with substance use and those affected by someone else\'s substance use. The key responsibilities will include;

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of children and young people predominantly in the northwest of Oxfordshire.
• 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.

Notes

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Salary: £18 – £22/hour

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