Substance Misuse Practitioner for Young People

2 weeks ago


South Shields, South Tyneside, United Kingdom NECA Full time
Job Title: Young People's Substance Misuse Practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate practitioner to join our team at NECA, working as part of the Matrix Young People's Drug and Alcohol service. The successful candidate will provide proactive support to young people impacted by substance misuse, promoting and developing the Matrix Service, and networking with other support agencies across South Tyneside.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Working directly with young people and groups, offering education, harm reduction, and care planned treatment interventions that reflect the holistic needs of young people who use substances.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with young people, their families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective support and guidance.
  • Collaborating with other agencies to provide a comprehensive service, ensuring young people receive the support they need to overcome substance misuse.
Requirements:
  • NQF level 4 (and above) Professional Diploma or degree Qualification in relevant field such as Health or Social Care, or the equivalent level of demonstratable experience in substance misuse and ability to work with young people.
  • Previous experience of working with young people experiencing ambivalence to change with a wide range of support services available for young people.
Benefits:
  • Competitive staff benefits, including company pension scheme, occupational sick pay, occupational maternity/paternity pay, and a generous holiday entitlement starting at 24 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 1 year's service (pro rata for part-time staff).
  • NECA aims to be an equality and diversity employer, welcoming applications from relevant qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.


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