Job Description

Hackney (Hybrid / Community Based)

33.64 per hour (Umbrella)

Locum Contract

I'm currently working with a Local Authority in Hackney who are looking for an experienced Substance Misuse Treatment Worker to join their Children and Young People's Service.

This is a rewarding locum opportunity supporting young people aged 8-25 with substance misuse needs, delivering targeted interventions and making a real impact across the borough.

The Role

As a Substance Misuse Treatment Worker, you will:

• Manage a caseload of young people requiring specialist substance misuse support
• Deliver targeted one-to-one interventions (Tier 2 & 3) tailored to individual needs
• Carry out assessments, care planning and treatment pathways including referrals where required
• Work flexibly across community settings, drop-ins and outreach services
• Support young people with wider issues including education, housing, relationships and wellbeing
• Use harm reduction strategies and keep up to date with current drug trends and treatment approaches
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including Youth Offending Teams and other council services

Requirements

To be considered, you will have:

• Experience working with young people and substance misuse cases
• A background in youth work, social work, health, or a related field
• Experience managing a caseload and delivering 1:1 interventions
• Strong engagement and communication skills with vulnerable young people
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and child protection
• Ability to work flexibly, including community-based and outreach work

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on young people's lives
• Flexible, mobile working environment
• Supportive and collaborative team

Interested?

If you're interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with me directly to discuss further - (url removed)

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