Case Responsible Officer (Substance Misuse)

Case Responsible Officer (Substance Misuse)

Job Location: Gloucester

• Job Location: The Vibe
• Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Fixed Term & Permanent
• Closing Date: 19/07/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 14507
• Job share available

We are looking for passionate, motivated and resilient individuals to join our Youth Support Team as a Substance Misuse Case Responsible officer. This post is open to job share.

1 x Case Responsible Officer- 37 hours- 3 years Fixed Term

1 x Case Responsible Officer- 24 hours- permanent

About the role

As a Case Responsible Officer, you will manage a caseload of young people, assessing needs and risks, developing intervention plans and delivering targeted support to help them achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people and their families.
• Undertake assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions.
• Work collaboratively with partners to provide joined‑up support.
• Review progress and adapt plans to meet changing needs.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary decision-making and duty systems.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and positive outcomes for young people.

Benefits

• Salary £37,280 - £40,777 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Family‑friendly policies and benefits
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• In‑house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Access to Social Work Academy
• Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)
• Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent professional qualification in areas such as Youth Work, Social Care, Education, Criminal Justice, Health or Advice and Guidance.
• For the Trainee CRO role, substantial experience of working with young people and willingness to undertake the required qualification within 18 months.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Post subject to enhanced DBS check.
• Flexibility to work outside standard office hours (9am‑9pm).

Right to work: The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship. Candidates must have right to work enabling them to commit to at least 6 months employment.