Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker
Location: Newcastle Youth Justice Service, Block 1, Lower Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, College Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00 (with one 30 min early finish during week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240.03
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About Newcastle Treatment and Recovery
Newcastle Treatment and Recovery supports people across Newcastle experiencing difficulties with drugs and alcohol, helping them get well and stay well. Following a restructure, we're expanding our team and looking for passionate people to join us.
About the Rol e
As a Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker, you'll support young people involved with the Youth Justice Service who are experiencing difficulties with drugs and alcohol.
You'll manage a caseload, carry out assessments and deliver tailored interventions to help young people reduce harm, make positive changes and build healthier futures. Working closely with families, carers and partner agencies, you'll help ensure young people receive the support they need throughout their recovery journey.
About You
We're looking for someone who is compassionate, approachable and passionate about supporting young people. You'll have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage individuals from different backgrounds.
Experience in substance misuse or youth justice services would be beneficial, but we're also interested in transferable skills and a willingness to learn and develop.
What You'll Need
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
Experience working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
Experience delivering one-to-one and/or group-based support.
Good communication, organisational and IT skills.
An understanding of interventions such as Motivational Interviewing and Psychosocial Interventions.
Experience working with families and carers.
An understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
For the full job description and person specification, CLICK HERE.
Come and Meet Us !
Join us at our recruitment open evening on Monday 23 November, 5pm–7pm at Plummer Court, Newcastle. Come along for an informal chat, find out more about our vacancies or get help with your application. Everyone is welcome!
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light…