Youth Support Specialist

1 week ago

StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom With You Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Young Persons Worker. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting young people who are experiencing difficulties with substance misuse.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with young people to access their needs, develop care plans, and deliver a variety of treatments and/or refer them to other specialist support when needed.
  • Proactively engage with young people to provide them with the support, training, education, and guidance they need to better understand the implications of the situations they may face and the decisions they may take.
  • Collaborate with other agencies and professionals to safeguard young clients and work with their families where appropriate.
Requirements
  • ONC/NVQ level 3 or willingness to achieve this within 12 months.
  • Experience of working with young people in a 1:1 or group setting.
  • Experience of working with young people with substance misuse and/or mental health difficulties.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing skills, knowledge, and experience.
  • Good organizational skills to manage time effectively, prioritize work, and cope with competing demands.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including engaging delivery of presentations.
  • Ability to record and maintain accurate case details in a timely manner.
  • Effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media.
Desirable Skills
  • Qualification in substance misuse, mental health, psychology, nursing, or youth work.
  • Experience of working within Children's Social Care.
  • Knowledge of parenting skills and issues.
About Us

We Are With You is a leading provider of support services for individuals struggling with substance misuse, mental health issues, and other challenges. Our mission is to empower people to make positive changes in their lives and achieve their goals.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity, promotes equality, and supports the well-being of our staff and the communities we serve.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary.
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year.
  • Auto-enrollment into our pension scheme.
  • Access to a Blue Light Card, offering great savings on high-street and online brands.
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support your wellbeing.
  • Our Refer a Friend scheme offers a £500 bonus for successful referrals.

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