Young Persons Worker

The Young Persons Worker will provide specialist assessment, intervention and care coordination for young people aged up to 21 years who are experiencing difficulties relating to drug and alcohol use. The post holder will undertake comprehensive assessments, identify risks and strengths, and develop person-centred support plans that promote recovery, resilience and positive outcomes. Interventions will be delivered using evidence-based approaches and tailored to the individual needs of young people and their families.

Key responsibilities include

Undertaking specialist assessments of young people referred to the service, including risk assessments and care planning. Delivering a range of evidence-based interventions to support young people experiencing substance misuse difficulties. Providing advice, information and harm reduction interventions to young people and their families. Managing and reviewing a caseload, ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation. Working collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, CAMHS, children's services, youth offending services, social care and healthcare professionals. Participating in safeguarding processes and ensuring risks are appropriately identified, managed and escalated. Supporting young people to access education, training, employment and other community-based opportunities. Contributing to the development and delivery of group programmes, outreach initiatives and health promotion activities. Providing consultation, guidance and training to professionals working with young people across the borough. Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across a range of settings, maintaining a strong commitment to collaborative working, safeguarding and improving outcomes for young people affected by substance misuse.