Substance Use Practitioner

*This role requires access to a vehicle and a full current driving licence.

We are looking to recruit  a Substance Misuse Practitioner - Maternity cover in Hampshire who will work with children and young people to make a positive difference to their lives. 

Youll deliver specialist targeted support to children and young people up to the age of 25 offering confidential and non-judgemental advice and guidance regarding the use of drugs and alcohol using a variety of therapeutic interventions.

The work can be challenging but it is hugely rewarding. The services delivered by our Practitioners has proven to make a real change in the lives of our service users. Last year 100% were satisfied with our service 98% felt more able to make positive choices in life 86% felt that their mental health had improved and 91% of service users under the age of 18 left the service with a positive outcome (e.g. a reduction in risk or an improvement in their circumstances). 

In addition to the comprehensive training package offered by Catch22 you will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise through a range of additional training offered by Hampshire County Council. This role also offers the opportunity to build networks and work with a range of partner agencies and commissioners across the substance misuse sector.

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Qualifications :

We are looking for people with the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience of working with children and young people with complex needs or vulnerabilities. This could be within substance misuse childrens mental health childrens services education pastoral support or SEN.
• An ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• An adaptable and resilient outlook able to maintain a commitment to supporting service users

Additional Information :

Salary: from 26097 per annum depending on experience
Hours of work: Full time 37 hours per week
Contract: Maternity cover until September 2026
Location: Our offices base is in Havant but this role will cover East Hampshire

• You can work from home/remotely once or twice a week but this is dependent on service requirements so we are unable to guarantee specific days.
• You will be based in one of the hubs listed above but the role will require regular travel across the region so a driving license and access to a vehicle are required.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 
• If you would like to find out more about the role please contact to arrange a chat with the Service Manager.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them a purpose and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

If you are applying for this role and are care experienced Catch22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process.  Please contact if you would like to find out more about this support.  This information will not be passed to the team recruiting for this position. For more information about the Propel Programme and a guide for candidates who wish to join the programme please see here. 

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them a purpose and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

If you are applying for this role and are care experienced/care leaver Catch22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process.  Please contact if you would like to find out more about this support.  This information will not be passed to the team recruiting for this position. For more information about the Propel Programme and a guide for candidates who wish to join the programme please see here. You can also watch an animation on the programme here. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time