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SalaryThe Bridge Project is a well-established, vibrant Charity with a dedicated team providing services to a broad range of people experiencing the effects of deprivation and health inequalities. We are now looking to recruit a permanent part-time Young Person’s Substance Misuse Worker to join our One80 team.
The One80 team provides early intervention and highly structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol misuse to young people. You will be a big part of a small team where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work and is committed to improving outcomes for young people up to the age of 21 years, to promote recovery from Substance Misuse and to secure positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
We are looking for someone who has a relevant professional qualification with a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with young people with alcohol/drug problems and/or working with young people/children with complex needs. You will be highly organised with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working as part of the team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained, whilst applying your knowledge of the range of drug/alcohol related problems and their impact on young people, their families and the community. You will have experience of and the ability to liaise and build links with professionals from a variety of disciplines as well as knowledge of legislation, guidelines and procedures relating to children and young people.
You will be passionate about changing lives and what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our young people, as situations can sometimes be difficult and challenging so you will need to be non-judgemental, with a sensitive attitude and a good understanding of how to meet complex needs related to Substance Misuse.
The successful candidate will be able to work 09:30 to 17:30 Mondays and Wednesdays, 09:30 to 19:00 Tuesdays. There is also an element of flexibility around working hours required. It is essential that you have a driving licence with access to a vehicle in order to transport young people to appointments. A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check is also a requirement of the post.
In return we can offer a competitive salary, 4% pension contribution, excellent annual leave entitlement, employee assistance scheme, life insurance and a programme of mindfulness activities for staff. The Bridge Project is a Mindful Employer.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact John Robinson, Service Manager on john.robinson@thebridgeproject.org.uk to arrange this.
To find out more information and to download an application pack, please visit Jobs and Volunteering - The Bridge Project You must complete the Bridge Project’s application form in order to be considered for the role. No CV’s are accepted. No Employment Agencies please.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 16 February 2024.
Interviews will be held on Friday 23 February 2024.
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.
