Youth Support Specialist

11 hours ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Volunteer Centre Full time

As a Youth Support Specialist at Volunteer Centre, you will play a vital role in helping young individuals facing issues related to alcohol and substance misuse. With your expertise and passion, you will provide structured support, assessments, care planning, treatment goals, and 1-1 interventions.

This is a permanent position, subject to funding, where you will be part of the Forward Leeds Focussed Intervention Team for Primary Care. Your dedication and commitment will make a significant impact in the lives of those struggling with addiction.

We welcome applicants with personal experience of substance misuse who may be looking to work in this field for the first time. As an ideal candidate, you should have experience working with individuals facing issues around alcohol and/or drugs, providing support through assessments, care planning, and delivering 1-1 interventions.

A Disclosure and Barring Check will be required for the successful applicant before appointment is confirmed. The estimated salary for this role is £20,000 - £25,000 per year, depending on location and qualifications.

  • Deliver structured support to individuals facing issues around alcohol and/or drugs
  • Assess needs, create care plans, and set treatment goals
  • Provide 1-1 interventions and work closely with the team


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