Youth Support Worker

1 day ago

Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom With You Full time
Job Title: Young Persons Worker

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

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team, providing vital support, training, and education to young people in their locality. You will work closely with other agencies and professionals to safeguard the young clients, working with their families where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support a caseload of young people who are experiencing difficulties with substance misuse
  • Work with young people to access their needs, develop care plans, 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
Requirements
  • OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this within 12 months
  • Evidence of training in Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Successful track record of therapeutic working with young people in groups and 1:1 settings
  • Demonstrable experience of supporting young people in relation to mental health or substance misuse
  • Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
  • Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young people such as substance misuse, mental and physical health, and emotional wellbeing
  • Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental wellbeing, and self-harming behaviors
  • Proven ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions
  • Proven track record of working as an individual and as part of a team, sharing skills, experience, and knowledge with others
What We Offer
  • 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 We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card, giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support your wellbeing
About With You

At With You, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes, or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We provide a free and confidential service without judgment to more than 100,000 people a year.

We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol, and mental health so that more people can get support.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

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