Contract to start ASAP until 30-09-26 with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

To deliver the treatment function of the CYPS substance misuse service.

The substance misuse worker will provide effective support, targeted and specialist interventions (covering tiers 2 and 3) to a caseload of clients and be an integral part of an accessible, integrated and flexible service that targets the needs of all young people aged 8 up to 25 years old in Hackney, including those in contact with the criminal justice system.

The role will work as part of the team to provide a range of easy access services within the borough including drop-in provision, satellite services and evening provision, referring to other professionals where appropriate.

To provide an accessible substance misuse service to young adults up to the age of 25 years old, who live, are educated, attend training, employment or have a significant connection to Hackney.

To seek and engage with young adults who may have no or little contact with services for young people and who are deemed to be vulnerable

To provide advice, information, education, support and interventions to young adults who have engaged in or are at risk of developing problems associated with drugs/ alcohol use or who have come into contact with the criminal justice system for drug-related offences.

To positively engage young adults in need using a range of creative and proactive interventions

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