We are seeking a Young Peoples Drug and Alcohol Worker to join our team at North Yorkshire Horizons. The role involves working with young people aged 10-19 and up to 25 with SEND who need specialist support around drug and alcohol use. As a vital member of our team, you will deliver structured, evidence-based interventions to support and empower individuals and divert them away from substance use.
Requirements
- Experience of working with young people and managing a caseload of service users
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues
- Ability to implement and monitor risk assessments and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Office programmes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing
Benefits
- 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
- Life assurance (3× annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
- Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
- Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
- 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
- £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
- Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
- Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
