Substance Misuse Worker at Croydon Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

43680.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Substance Misuse, Therapeutic Framework, Psychoeducation, Triage, Record Keeping, Evaluation Tools, Multi-Agency Collaboration, Safeguarding, Data Submission, Emerging Trends, Building Relationships, Cultural Awareness, Crime Causes, Reducing Offending, Youth Justice Service, Confidentiality

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: Grade 9 £42,060-£43,680 plus fantastic benefits Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Croydon As a qualified and experienced YJS Substance Misuse Worker you will be responsible for providing a safe and confidential space for children and young people aged 10 to 18 who are under the supervision of Croydon Youth Justice Service (YJS) to explore issues around substance misuse, helping to break down stigma and taboo to reduce any further risky and/or re-offending behaviours. What You’ll do Deliver a tailored approach using a therapeutic framework, ensuring interventions meet individual needs. Bring creativity and innovation to how you engage, build rapport, and deliver interventions. Design and implement bespoke psychoeducation interventions for young people affected by substance misuse. Triage referrals promptly and effectively, ensuring appropriate allocation and prioritization. Maintain accurate records by updating the system with all contacts and case notes. Use evaluation tools and focus groups to review and improve the Substance Misuse (SMU) offer. Participate in panels and STRATS to support multi-agency decision-making. Safeguard young people in line with policies and procedures, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Record and submit data to NDTMS in accordance with national standards. Stay informed on emerging trends, risks, and best practices through independent learning. About You A relevant qualification in a discipline involving work with children and young people or substantial recent experience of direct work with young people and their families involved in YJS and/or substance misuse. Knowledge of current practice and service development issues concerning children and young people who offend and their families. Building effective relationships with children and young people, families and other professionals. Knowledge of the causes of crime and effective methods of reducing offending behaviour. Knowledge of diverse, multi-cultural communities and their needs. To view the Substance Misuse Worker role profile, please click here. Croydon Council’s priorities The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities Key business plan outcomes: Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer Croydon Council’s new ways of working Equal Opportunities Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

Responsibilities

The Substance Misuse Worker will provide a safe and confidential space for young people to explore substance misuse issues and deliver tailored interventions. Responsibilities include triaging referrals, maintaining accurate records, and participating in multi-agency decision-making.