Young People's Substance Use Worker

We're Hiring: Young People's Substance Use Worker

Location: Didcot Children & Family Centre / Community Working, Oxfordshire

Hours: 35 hours per week (including one late evening and occasional weekends)

Pay: £17.30 per hour

Contract: Initially a temporary contract, with the opportunity to be reviewed for a permanent position after 3 months.

Essential: A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required, as this is a community-based role.

Are you passionate about empowering young people to make positive changes in their lives? If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

In this rewarding position, you'll support children and young people affected by substance use, managing your own caseload while engaging with young people across schools, colleges, partner agencies, and community settings.

You'll:

• Carry out specialist assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions through one-to-one sessions, group work, and online support.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• Empower young people to recognise their strengths, build resilience, and create lasting positive change.

Hear from Our Team

"The young people we work with are just amazing, and being able to support them to recognise their potential is so special. This job can be tough at times, but we have an amazing team who offer endless support and never fail to make me laugh. Getting to build relationships with the young people and helping them to feel heard is the best part of the job and makes it all worthwhile."

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine difference in young people's lives.
• Be part of a supportive, friendly, and passionate team.
• Access ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful 3-month review.
• Build a rewarding career while helping young people reach their full potential.

If you're ready to inspire change and help shape brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.

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