Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Worker (E3474) - Barca Leeds

This role is permanent but subject to funding.

What will the role look like?

The post holder will be based within Forward Leeds, the Integrated Drug and Alcohol service in Leeds. The Young Person’s team deliver Drug and Alcohol related interventions for young people (up to 21 years, or 24 years, depending on vulnerability) across Leeds. The team works on a predominantly outreach basis, delivering one-one sessions in a variety of community settings, including school and home visits. This post will focus on the under 18’s cohort.

The role may also include delivering targeted group work sessions, drop-ins and service promotion at events. This will be through local community events, city wide events and at other public facing venues and arenas. The candidate will need to be engaging and comfortable with approaching and talking to members of the public and delivering opportunistic brief interventions. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

What we are looking for? 

We are looking for someone passionate about helping young people who have been affected by Drug and Alcohol related issues.

For more information, head to: https://joinus.barca-leeds.org/jobs/3909948-young-persons-drug-and-alcohol-worker

To download a full job description/person specification, click here. If you require this document in an alternative format, please email recruitment@barca-leeds.org

A copy of our competency framework can be found here.

For further information and guidance when applying, please have a look at our information for applicants guide.

If you find you have any problems with our application process or you think we’re not meeting your accessibility requirements, please email recruitment@barca-leeds.org

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK  - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.