Youth justice substance misuse worker

2 weeks ago

North East, United Kingdom Humankind Full time
Job Details
Youth justice substance misuse Worker
Full Time, Permanent
Located at Youth Justice Service NE1 8HQ

Newcastle Treatment and Recovery is an all age community drug and alcohol service supporting local people, families and communities across Newcastle. NTaR is a collaborative service partnership led by CNTW NHS Foundation Trust with Humankind and Changing Lives. Within the partnership Humankind deliver services for children and young adults up to 25 years old with a focus on offering age appropriate services that support children and young adults to make positive choices in their lifestyle and behaviours.

Working in partnership with children and young people, families and a wide range of stakeholders that includes schools, childrens services, youth justice and other children and young peoples support services is an essential element of the service.

We have an exiting opportunity for a Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker to join the integrated service team. Based in our City centre at the Youth Justice Service you will be required to work as part of a team working with young children and adults reducing the harm of substance use to the individual, family and wider community. You will manage a caseload of young people with varying drug and alcohol problems, assessing, planning and implementing interventions.

Main duties of the role will include:
  • Manage a service user caseload of children and young adults, reviewing on-going care and treatment (including clinical treatment for young adults), liaising closely with the full range of workers and skill within the multi-agency team.
  • Provide holistic support to children and young adults including the effective delivery of key service activities such as assessments, support plans, PSI delivery and structured intervention.
  • Ensure service assessment and engagement interventions are motivational, holistic and nurturing, and promote the development of a clear and robust support plan that includes the timely delivery of high quality interventions to reduce the impact of drug and alcohol related harm to the individual and their communities.
  • Lead effective case management for allocated children and young adults, including ongoing processes such as risk assessments, risk management plans and safeguarding assessments and plans.
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Who we are
Humankind is one of Englands most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they dont always believe in themselves.

We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90, people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done.

What can Humankind offer you?
A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance- flexible working and family-friendly policies
‍ Happy, Healthy You our wellbeing offers for our workforce
Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks

Humankind is an equal-opportunity employer.
If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe dont feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team on , alternatively you can email us at
For an informal discussion please contact Nicola Sloan at

Salary Period Per Annum Vacancy Salary Range 24, - 30, DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult/Child Barred Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date Jun

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