Job summary YZUP at WithYou is the commissioned Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Service for 11-18 year olds across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We have a vacancy for two Young Persons Workers covering the Mid part of the county. Main duties of the job The purpose of the role is to screen and assess referrals that come into the service and then co-produce a Care Plan with the young person to be worked on throughout their treatment journey. Our Treatment Model is developmentally informed and uses the stages of Adolescent Development to underpin the range of psycho social interventions the worker offers to the young person. You will be expected to: Screen and assess access young people Co-produce the Treatment Care Plan with the young person and review goal setting regularly Deliver a range of psycho social interventions such as Harm Reduction information, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focussed Therapy, CBT based interventions, etc Complete case management information/data and outcome monitoring Be part of a multi-agency safeguarding team around the child and attend any relevant planning meetings About us WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,000 to £25,000 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 14 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number oc-1742994612-E4HVV Job locations Truro Truro TR1 2EJ Job description Job responsibilities About the Role All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this role is 15th April 2025; however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please be advised that we are recruiting for two positions, one of which is full-time and the other is part-time (30 hours per week Monday - Thursday). Both positions are fixed-term until June 2026, and the annual salary is £25,000 (pro rata for part-time). Please detail in your cover letter which position you are applying for. Interviews are due to take place towards the end of April 2025. A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing. Benefits 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 2 days paid volunteer leave per year Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Job description Job responsibilities About the Role All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. The closing date for this role is 15th April 2025; however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please be advised that we are recruiting for two positions, one of which is full-time and the other is part-time (30 hours per week Monday - Thursday). Both positions are fixed-term until June 2026, and the annual salary is £25,000 (pro rata for part-time). Please detail in your cover letter which position you are applying for. Interviews are due to take place towards the end of April 2025. A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing. Benefits 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 2 days paid volunteer leave per year Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Have an ONC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or be willing to complete within 12 months Have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Experience Essential We are looking for someone who is an experienced Youth Worker but who has additional knowledge of substance misuse/mental health issues affecting young people. Have demonstrable experience of working in the youth work, education, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies Have an understanding of the issues facing young people being affected by familial substance misuse and/or experiencing difficulties with their own use of substances Have awareness and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment and to work in a trauma-informed way Be highly organised and practical with proven IT skills Good oral and written communication skills Be able to engage well with and have proven 1:1 skills with young people Be able to work on your own and in a team environment Have a good understanding of the safeguarding process Have experience in Risk Assessment and complex case work But most importantly a real passion for working with young people to help enable them to reach their potential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Have an ONC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or be willing to complete within 12 months Have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Experience Essential We are looking for someone who is an experienced Youth Worker but who has additional knowledge of substance misuse/mental health issues affecting young people. Have demonstrable experience of working in the youth work, education, social care or criminal justice setting and of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies Have an understanding of the issues facing young people being affected by familial substance misuse and/or experiencing difficulties with their own use of substances Have awareness and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment and to work in a trauma-informed way Be highly organised and practical with proven IT skills Good oral and written communication skills Be able to engage well with and have proven 1:1 skills with young people Be able to work on your own and in a team environment Have a good understanding of the safeguarding process Have experience in Risk Assessment and complex case work But most importantly a real passion for working with young people to help enable them to reach their potential. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name We Are With You Address Truro Truro TR1 2EJ Employer's website https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)