Young Persons Substance Misuse Worker

Are you a Substance Misuse Worker looking to change the lives of young people? We have a great opportunity for a full‑time worker to join the Royal Borough of Greenwich Young Persons Substance Misuse Service delivering Brief Interventions and Psychosocial Treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Brief Interventions and Psychosocial Treatment to young people aged 10–18.
• Conduct assessments, analyse information, and produce detailed report writing.
• Engage with young people, children’s social workers and professionals from other agencies including Early Help, CAMHS and Housing.
• Manage your own caseload, use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Apply knowledge of alcohol, opiates, non‑opiates and other substances, and their impact on children and young people.
• Provide appropriate interventions to support young people in their substance use.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 10–18 in substance misuse settings.
• Strong assessment, analytic and report‑writing skills.
• Excellent engagement skills and ability to work collaboratively with multi‑agency teams.
• Knowledge of interventions for substance misuse in young people.

Hours and Salary

• Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent (following probationary period).
• Salary: £40182 per annum (based on a 35‑hour week).
• Grade: SO2.

Contact Team Leader: Russell Wyles – russell.wyles@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or 0208 921 6907.

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.