Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance misuse issues. As a Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner in South Tyneside, you will work in collaboration with partner agencies including Children’s Services and Youth Justice. This post will be based within the multi-agency Matrix Young People’s Service.

Working in a variety of settings, you will develop personal, flexible and realistic support packages based on young people’s individual circumstances and complexities. In this demanding but fulfilling role a tenacious approach is required to maximise attendance and engagement opportunities for those ambivalent or resistant to change.

Running health facilities and services on a not-for-profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious, focused on supporting substance misuse and looking for a role with real value, progress your career with us.

Role Responsibility

Working one to one with young people, you will be undertaking comprehensive assessments and care planned interventions using a person-centred approach whilst holding a varied caseload based on vulnerability and risk. The role requires excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with young people, families and other professionals ensuring a holistic and strength based approach to meeting young people’s needs.

The role of Substance Misuse Practitioner has plenty of variety and challenges. The role is both centre based and outreach across South Tyneside. You will be expected to approach things methodically and responsively and also have strong IT skills as you will be expected to produce reports and keep case files up to date. Some knowledge of substance misuse issues is required and ideally a relevant qualification also a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding. Given the variety of settings a driving license and access to a car would be advantageous. This post also requires an enhanced DBS.

The Ideal Candidate

We require a highly motivated and driven individual to fit well into the team, above all, we’re looking for personality: people with the confidence and passion to improve outcomes for children and young people.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation fromInvestors in People
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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