Substance Misuse Worker

Substance Misuse Treatment Worker Hackney (Hybrid / Community Based) £33.64 per hour (Umbrella) Locum Contract I'm currently working with a Local Authority in Hackney who are looking for an experienced Substance Misuse Treatment Worker to join their Children and Young People's Service. This is a rewarding locum opportunity supporting young people aged 8-25 with substance misuse needs, delivering targeted interventions and making a real impact across the borough. The Role As a Substance Misuse Treatment Worker, you will: Manage a caseload of young people requiring specialist substance misuse support Deliver targeted one-to-one interventions (Tier 2 & 3) tailored to individual needs Carry out assessments, care planning and treatment pathways including referrals where required Work flexibly across community settings, drop-ins and outreach services Support young people with wider issues including education, housing, relationships and wellbeing Use harm reduction strategies and keep up to date with current drug trends and treatment approaches Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including Youth Offending Teams and other council servicesRequirements To be considered, you will have: Experience working with young people and substance misuse cases A background in youth work, social work, health, or a related field Experience managing a caseload and delivering 1:1 interventions Strong engagement and communication skills with vulnerable young people Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and child protection Ability to work flexibly, including community-based and outreach workWhat's on Offer Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on young people's lives Flexible, mobile working environment Supportive and collaborative teamInterested? If you're interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with me directly to discuss further - (url removed) Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy