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.
Please note that the closing date is 14th July 2025 however this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. This is a full-time position and the salary is £25,000 per annum
Job Opportunity
WithYou in Kent for Young People is the commissioned provider of substance use support for young people aged between 10-25 years old.
We offer a range of free and confidential services to young people, professionals and their families. As a service we offer both short term and long term one to one work with young people and a range of group work options.
All interventions stem from the service's ethos of providing accurate, individualised and non-judgemental support and guidance around drugs and alcohol.
As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.
This role involves working one to one with young people under the age of 18 delivering a range of harm reduction interventions in relation to drugs and alcohol and risk taking behaviours.
Our young people require a holistic approach and may be experiencing difficulties around mental health, homelessness, offending and familial breakdown. As such, you will work closely with external agencies and families to help our young people achieve the best outcomes.
As a Young Person's worker you will carry and manage a caseload of young people, engaging with them in sessions in the community such as at school, their home or in community buildings.
Each employee has a designated area of work within Kent, this role will cover East Kent (specific areas to be discussed at interview). You will be paid mileage at a rate of 45p per mile. *Please ignore the “Faversham” reference in the advert, this is for internal purposes only.*
You will be supported with case management through line management and group reflective practice sessions in addition to team meetings and practice development days.
We offer training to new staff and ongoing opportunities for learning and development, so if you love working with young people and are keen to become experienced and knowledgeable in the field of drug and alcohol harm reduction, this could be the role for you.
A full UK driving licence and access to a car. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy.
Essential Skills
* A successful track record of therapeutic working with young people (aged 18 and under) in groups and 1:1 settings and/or relevant experience and/or a qualification that leans towards this area of work
* Demonstrable experience of supporting young people in relation to mental health or substance misuse
* A keen interest and commitment to develop drug and alcohol knowledge
* Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients
* Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young people such as substance misuse, mental and physical health and emotional wellbeing
* Proven ability to carry our comprehensive assessments, assess risk, devise care plans and deliver evidence based interventions
* Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to maintain accurate and up to date case records
* Good written and verbal communication
* IT competent
* Team player
* A full UK driving licence, access to a car and willingness to travel
A full job description and person specification is available on request.
About Company
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.
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.
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