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Substance Use Advocacy Worker

Key Focus / Role Purpose

  • Be an organised individual able to manage a high case load of vulnerable young people experiencing problems related to primarily substance misuse and other vulnerabilities 
  • Be able to work effectively within a team
  • Be skilled and confident to deliver training and support for external partners in relation to substance misuse and the issues related to it
  • Offer group work to targeted groups related to improving skills and knowledge in others 
  • Have the ability to carry out specialist assessments and care planning 
  • Strong awareness of legislation as it applies to young people particularly focused on Safeguarding, substance misuse, criminal justice and Emotional Health and Well Being
  • Be prepared to work evenings and/or occasional weekends as required by the role
  • To contribute to the wider work of the service and its entrepreneurial development
Anticipated Interviews week commencing:
Closing date:
Monday, 9 September, 2024
Contact Information:
recruitment@earlybreak.co.uk or 0161 723 3880
Contact Name:
Jess Ball
Created Date:
Friday, 9 August, 2024 - 10:16
Closing time:
12:00
Anticipated Interview Date:
Monday, 16 September, 2024 - 13:00
Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits

  • Long Service Leave - an additional 4 weeks paid holiday, after every 3 years in service.
  • 1:1 supervision sessions with an external supervisor to facilitate reflective practice 10 sessions per 12 months.
  • One day of additional paid leave every 12 months as a 'wellbeing day' for staff.
  • One additional day of paid leave every 12 months as a 'volunteer' opportunity with another third sector organisation of your choice.
Employer:
Early Break
Flexible Working options:
Locations:
Rochdale
Organisation:
Early Break
Role type:
Permanent
Salary:

Full time equivalent 37 hours per work.  Subject to review.

URL:
https://earlybreak.co.uk/join-us/vacancies/
Working hours:
Full-Time
Working Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Working pattern details:
Would you consider a job share for the role?:
No
Would you consider a secondment for the role?:
No
Application instructions:
Further information and application forms can be found at https://earlybreak.co.uk/join-us/vacancies/