Substance Use Advocacy Worker

Action Together; Oldham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking a dedicated professional to work with vulnerable young people and their families in Oldham. The role involves delivering 1:1 support, developing care plans, and collaborating with various agencies to meet treatment needs. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of children and family services, organizational skills, and a passion for making a difference. Employee benefits include additional paid leave and regular supervision sessions for professional growth.

Benefits

Long Service Leave - additional paid holiday

1:1 supervision sessions

Wellbeing day

Volunteer opportunity leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people and families.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to deliver face-to-face work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 work with young clients and their families.
• Complete assessments and develop SMART care plans.
• Offer structured treatment interventions and alternative therapies.
• Liaise with various agencies to enhance client support.
• Maintain accurate client records per company guidelines.

Skills

Organized administration

Knowledge of children and family services

Ability to support vulnerable young people

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

“Early Break is a young people and family charity that believes excellence at all points of delivery is a requirement. If you take pride in your work, are hardworking, want to be professionally challenged and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others then our organisation could well suit you. We have a strong set of values determined by staff which we continuously work towards. It is our shared expectation our staff will be “professionally curious” both in their delivery and ongoing professional development.”

Vicky Maloney

As a worker you will be child focused in your practice, you will be a reflective worker who engages in the opportunities to build on your practice that this role offers. You are someone who is organised in your administration and yet can work at depth with vulnerable young people and their families. You will have a knowledge base of the environment of children and family services and will bring to the role your willingness and experience to support others to change lives and safeguard as required.

• To deliver 1:1, face to face work with young clients and their parents/carers as appropriate and manage the appointments to best meet clients’ needs in accordance with Early Break Policies and Procedures. This may include evening and/or weekend sessions
• Complete a full assessment of each client’s needs and develop, monitor and review SMART care plans for each individual client using agreed systems
• Offer structured treatment interventions, including substitute prescribing, if required and appropriate
• Making Alternative therapy interventions part of client care planning as appropriate, upskilling yourself to offer this within the course of your role
• Work in community-based settings in order to engage and deliver services to potential clients
• Liaise and develop partnerships, with a range of agencies in seeking out the provision which best meets the treatment needs of the young clients identified through referrals
• Offer Drop Ins, as required and/or appropriate, in relevant young people’s settings
• Contribute to a range of multi-agency meetings, acting as key worker/advocate for the young client
• Support young clients into in-patient treatment, if available/as appropriate, and maintain contact with them, preparing and arranging for appropriate after-care provision back in the community where this is required
• Adhere to Early Break policies on Safeguarding, linking to local and national policies and guidelines contributing as the role of Lead Professional as and when required
• Record and report all required client information, using the Company’s agreed database system in line with service expectations and the legal framework of Data Protection
• Maintain and update levels of knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to young people through training offered by Early Break and other agencies, as opportunities arise
• Contribute to the charitable aspect of the service including social media and charitable fundraising activity

Key information

• Employer: Early Break
• Locations: Oldham
• Role Type: Permanent
• Salary: Full time equivalent 37 hours per work.
• Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 12:00 pm
• Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 12:00
• Contact Name: Jess Ball
• Contact Information.co.uk or 0161 723 3880
• Employee Benefits: Employee BenefitsLong Service Leave - an additional 4 weeks paid holiday, after every 3 years in service.1:1 supervision sessions with an external supervisor to facilitate reflective practice 10 sessions per 12 months.One day of additional paid leave every 12 months as a 'wellbeing day' for staff.One additional day of paid leave every 12 months as a 'volunteer' opportunity with another third sector organisation of your choice.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes