Youth Substance Use Advocate & Care Planner

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

Job summary

A charity for youth services is hiring an individual to manage case loads for vulnerable young people, provide training for partners, and engage in community outreach efforts. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, be prepared to work flexible hours, and be capable of delivering structured treatment interventions. This role contributes significantly to the care and support of young clients and involves multi-agency collaboration to meet treatment needs. Benefits include additional paid leave for well-being and volunteering activities.

Benefits

Long Service Leave: 4 weeks extra holiday after 3 years

10 external supervision sessions yearly

2 paid Wellbeing Days yearly

1 Volunteer Day yearly

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a high case load of vulnerable young people.
• Confident in delivering training and support for partners in substance use.
• Ability to carry out assessments and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments and deliver face-to-face work with young clients.
• Conduct assessments and develop SMART care plans.
• Engage with community settings to deliver services.

Skills

Organised individual

Teamwork

Training and support delivery

Specialist assessments

Awareness of legislation

Client engagement

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

A charity for youth services is hiring an individual to manage case loads for vulnerable young people, provide training for partners, and engage in community outreach efforts. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, be prepared to work flexible hours, and be capable of delivering structured treatment interventions. This role contributes significantly to the care and support of young clients and involves multi-agency collaboration to meet treatment needs. Benefits include additional paid leave for well-being and volunteering activities.