Substance Misuse Worker

Substance Misuse Treatment Worker

Hackney (Hybrid / Community Based)

£33.64 per hour (Umbrella)

Locum Contract

I'm currently working with a Local Authority in Hackney who are looking for an experienced Substance Misuse Treatment Worker to join their Children and Young People's Service.

This is a rewarding locum opportunity supporting young people aged 8-25 with substance misuse needs, delivering targeted interventions and making a real impact across the borough.

The Role

As a Substance Misuse Treatment Worker, you will:

Manage a caseload of young people requiring specialist substance misuse support
Deliver targeted one-to-one interventions (Tier 2 & 3) tailored to individual needs
Carry out assessments, care planning and treatment pathways including referrals where required
Work flexibly across community settings, drop-ins and outreach services
Support young people with wider issues including education, housing, relationships and wellbeing
Use harm reduction strategies and keep up to date with current drug trends and treatment approaches
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including Youth Offending Teams and other council servicesRequirements

To be considered, you will have:

Experience working with young people and substance misuse cases
A background in youth work, social work, health, or a related field
Experience managing a caseload and delivering 1:1 interventions
Strong engagement and communication skills with vulnerable young people
Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and child protection
Ability to work flexibly, including community-based and outreach workWhat's on Offer

Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on young people's lives
Flexible, mobile working environment
Supportive and collaborative teamInterested?

If you're interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with me directly to discuss further - (url removed)

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