Substance Misuse Specialist

2 weeks ago


St Helens, St. Helens, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

We are seeking a skilled Substance Misuse Worker to join our team at Brackenberry Ltd. as we work closely alongside a Local Authority in St Helens to provide support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance misuse.

Key Responsibilities:

To undertake assessments and develop effective plans to support individuals referred to the service.

To manage a caseload and work closely with prescribing services to assist with the management of withdrawal, cravings, detoxification, relapse prevention, and maintenance.

To assist in the coordination, development, and delivery of packages of support and training to other practitioners to enable them to identify and address issues of substance misuse.

Requirements:

You must have experience of working with young people and hold a relevant qualification (Level 3 or equivalent) in health, youth work, social work, or similar.

You must have a passion to work with young people and make a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.

What We Offer:

A competitive hourly rate of £14.50 - £18.26 per hour

The opportunity to work with a dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of young people

A basic DBS check and the right to work in the U.K



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