Substance Use Advocacy Worker

Final date to receive applications:
Wednesday, 28th January 2026 @ 12 Noon

Location:

Salford
Contract Type:
Full-time, 37 hours per week.
Renumeration:
Early Break Salary Points 5-9, £28,589.60 to £31,812.56 per annum
Interview Date:
Wednesday, 18th February 2026

• Be an organised individual able to manage a high case load of vulnerable young people experiencing problems related to primarily substance use 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 use 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 use, criminal justice and Emotional Health and Well Being
• Be prepared to work evenings and/or occasional weekends as required by the role
• 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 inpatient 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.