"Early Break is a young people and family charity that believes excellence at all points of delivery is a requirement. If you take pride in your work, are hardworking, want to be professionally challenged and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others then our organisation could well suit you. We have a strong set of values determined by staff which we continuously work towards. It is our shared expectation our staff will be "professionally curious" both in their delivery and ongoing professional development."
Vicky Maloney (CEO)
This role will be based in Oldham. Part Time (30 hours/week).
The advertised role is as aYOUNG PERSON'S SUBSTANCE USE ADVOCACY WORKER.This is to deliver a one-to-one case work role with young people who have a range of issues and who may be at risk of or involved in primarily substance use, criminal activity, be exploited, may have learning difficulties or other vulnerabilities.
As a worker you will be child focussed in your practice, you will be a reflective worker who engages in the opportunities to build on your practice that this role offers. You are someone who is organised in your administration and yet can work at depth with vulnerable young people and their families. You will have a knowledge base of the environment of children and family services and will bring to the role your willingness and experience to support others to change lives and safeguard as required.
Key Focus
* Be an organised individual able to manage a high case load of vulnerable young people experiencing problems related to primarily substance misuse and other vulnerabilities
* Be able to work effectively within a team
* Be skilled and confident to deliver training and support for external partners in relation to substance misuse and the issues related to it
* Offer group work to targeted groups related to improving skills and knowledge in others
* Have the ability to carry out specialist assessments and care planning
* Strong awareness of legislation as it applies to young people particularly focused on Safeguarding, substance misuse, criminal justice and Emotional Health and Well Being
* Be prepared to work evenings and/or occasional weekends as required by the role
* To contribute to the wider work of the service and its entrepreneurial development.
* Be a reflective practitioner in the role
Key Deliverables
* To deliver 1:1, face to face work with young clients and their parents/carers as appropriate and manage the appointments to best meet clients' needs in accordance with Early Break Policies and Procedures. This may include evening and/or weekend sessions
* Complete a full assessment of each client's needs and develop, monitor and review SMART care plans for each individual client using agreed systems
* Offer structured treatment interventions, including substitute prescribing, if required and appropriate
* Making Alternative therapy interventions part of client care planning as appropriate, upskilling yourself to offer this within the course of your role
* Work in community-based settings in order to engage and deliver services to potential clients
* Liaise and develop partnerships, with a range of agencies in seeking out the provision which best meets the treatment needs of the young clients identified through referrals
* Offer Drop Ins, as required and/or appropriate, in relevant young people's settings
* Contribute to a range of multi-agency meetings, acting as key worker/advocate for the young client
* Support young clients into in-patient treatment, if available/as appropriate, and maintain contact with them, preparing and arranging for appropriate after-care provision back in the community where this is required
* Adhere to Early Break policies on Safeguarding, linking to local and national policies and guidelines contributing as the role of Lead Professional as and when required
* Record and report all required client information, using the Company's agreed database system in line with service expectations and the legal framework of Data Protection
* Maintain and update levels of knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to young people through training offered by Early Break and other agencies, as opportunities arise
* Contribute to the charitable aspect of the service including social media and charitable fundraising activity
For further information see our website
Closing Date: Tuesday, 14th October 2025 at 12:00 noon
Interview Date: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £27,490.00-£30,589.00 per year
Work Location: In person