Young Adults Drug and Alcohol Worker
Location: Leeds, citywide (driving licence required)
Working hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
About the role...
To work as part of the Forward Leeds Young Persons Team to deliver drug and alcohol related interventions for young people (up to 21 years or 24 years depending on vulnerability) across Leeds. Work delivered will be outreach so based in schools, colleges, Youth Justice Centres and Community Venues.
Responsibilities will include:
- Case Management: Be the driving force behind the drug and alcohol treatment journeys of young adults. Conduct assessments, develop personalised care plans, and deliver interventions that truly make a difference.
- Community Promotion: Amplify our services within the community by building strong relationships with local organisations. Empower young adults and their families through engaging education and awareness sessions.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain the highest standards of care by implementing and adhering to service policies and procedures. Conduct thorough audits and keep meticulous records.
About you...
- Youth Work experience with young people who are care or care leavers experienced or those with have lived independently: We are looking for candidates with a solid foundation in working with young adults with complex needs.
- College or University Background: If you have experience in college or university environments, it's a significant advantage! Showcase your ability to connect with and support young adults in educational settings.
- Compassionate and Supportive: Possess exceptional interpersonal skills, with a non-judgmental and empathetic approach that uplifts young adults on their journey to recovery.
- Team Player: Thrive in a collaborative environment, actively engaging in team meetings, supervision, and professional development opportunities to grow and flourish.
- Self-Motivated and Resilient: Exhibit unwavering initiative, adaptability, and the ability to thrive under pressure, ensuring the best outcomes for the young adults in your care.
To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.
The salary advertised below demonstrates the full earning potential for this role however starting salaries will be based on experience, therefore may not necessarily start from the bottom of the pay scale advertised.
Who are we…
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers.
What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you…
🏖️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
📅 Annual leave purchase scheme
💰 Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
👪 Death in service benefit
✍️ Free Will writing
👓 Eyecare vouchers
🛍️ Blue light card discount
💡 Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
🏠 Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
🏃♀️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
🤝 Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at people.recruitment@waythrough.org.uk
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
