Belmont recruitment are looking for an experienced substance misuse young person worker to work within a Youth Development Service, working across multiple projects to increase the reach of substance misuse interventions for young people with the overall aim to creating a safer and healthier environment for today's children and young people by supporting them in making informed and healthy choices.
Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Youth Substance Misuse Intervention Specialist to join the team. This role requires travel within the community, utilizing the Youth Bus and Health and Well-being Bus. The successful candidate will deliver psychosocial and harm reduction interventions to support young people in stopping their substance misuse.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interventions, and provide advice to prevent substance misuse-related injuries and risky behaviours.
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Increase awareness of substance misuse through the universal delivery of information, advice, and guidance.
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Provide targeted support to young people at risk of substance misuse or already engaged in substance misuse, helping them reduce or stop their use and minimize associated harms.
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Conduct substance misuse screenings and make referrals to Insight Enfield Sort It!, ensuring continuity of care.
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Manage a small caseload of young people requiring treatment but refusing referral to Insight Enfield Sort It!, and report treatment caseload data to the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS).
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Support young people receiving substance misuse support to access Youth Development Service activities and opportunities.
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Collaborate with Insight Enfield Sort It! to ensure seamless referral pathways into and out of treatment, and participate in treatment service team meetings and co-delivery of services.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Qualification in Youth Work or equivalent to NVQ Level 3, or other relevant professional qualification.
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Experience in delivering psychosocial and harm reduction interventions to young people.
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Valid clean driver's license (advantageous).
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Ability to work flexibly during school hours, evenings, weekends, and holiday periods.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Working Hours & Pay:
The role will have you working Monday to Friday, 9-5.
The role will be paying £20p/h.
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