Senior Substance Use Worker
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Posted on:
18 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3-month contract with a local authority
Summary
- The Senior Substance Use Worker plays a vital role within an integrated team providing trauma-informed holistic support to young people affected by substance use in Islington. This position is a 3-month contract with a local authority focusing on delivering comprehensive care and support to those in need.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support a team of Substance Use Practitioners.
- Manage case allocation workflow and reflective supervision.
- Lead on performance quality assurance and staff development.
- Promote the councils valuesCollaborative Ambitious Resourceful Empowering (CARE).
Essential Experience Required
- Extensive experience working with children and young people affected by substance use including an understanding of Hidden Harm.
- Experience undertaking complex substance use assessments and developing care plans.
- Minimum 2 years working with young people across diverse settings including delivering short- and long-term interventions and group work.
Essential Qualifications Required
- In-depth knowledge of substances addiction and co-occurring needs.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 35 hours per week.
- Enhanced DBS with child and adult required.
- We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
This is an exciting opportunity to apply for a new Senior Substance use Worker post part of a unique and innovative team -YCSMAS (Youth Counselling Substance Misuse and Alcohol Service) working within Targeted Youth Support Service/Young Islington an outstanding local Authority.
Required Education:
This is an exciting opportunity to apply for a new Senior Substance use Worker post part of a unique and innovative team -YCSMAS (Youth Counselling Substance Misuse and Alcohol Service) working within Targeted Youth Support Service/Young Islington an outstanding local Authority.
