Young Persons Substance Misuse Worker - Bradford, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council

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Bradford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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The role is on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2025, continuation is dependent on funding.

This is a relatively new team and key role to support people with drug or alcohol problems by helping them to maintain their tenancy.

You will be working in the community and visiting people in their own homes, so it is crucial that you have a driving license and access to a vehicle to carry out this role.

The people you will work with will be facing challenges and may be at risk of becoming homeless.

It is therefore essential that you have experience of supporting people with vulnerabilities and/or challenging The Bridge Project is a well-established, vibrant Charity with a dedicated team providing services to a broad range of people experiencing the effects of deprivation and health inequalities.

We are now looking to recruit a permanent part-time Young Person's Substance Misuse Worker to join our One80 team. The One80 team provides early intervention and highly structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol misuse to young people.

You will be a big part of a small team where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work and is committed to improving outcomes for young people up to the age of 21 years, to promote recovery from substance misuse and to secure positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

We are looking for someone who has a relevant professional qualification with a minimum of 1 years' experience of working with young people with alcohol/drug problems and/or working with young people/children with complex needs.

You will be passionate about changing lives and what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our young people, as situations can sometimes be difficult and challenging so you will need to be non-judgemental, with a sensitive attitude and a good understanding of how to meet complex needs related to substance misuse.

In return we can offer a competitive salary, 4% pension contribution, excellent annual leave entitlement, employee assistance scheme, life insurance and a programme of mindfulness activities for staff.

Shortlisting will take place on:
Monday 20 November 2023.

Interviews will be held on:
Friday 1 December 2023.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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