Substance Misuse Transition Practitioner 18-24

Working as part of the Matrix Young People’s Drug and Alcohol service to provide support and treatment to individuals aged 18-24.

To support young adults aged 18-24 in their transition from children’s services to adult services.

To work directly with individuals and groups where appropriate within the targeted remit which include South Tyneside Adult recovery service (STARS), Leaving Care Service, Supported Housing providers, Probation, and other specialist areas, offering education, Harm reduction and care planned treatment interventions that reflect the holistic needs of individuals who use Drugs and or Alcohol (substances).

To promote and develop Treatment provision across South Tyneside.

To network and liaise closely with other support agencies both voluntary and statutory.

The successful candidate will hold an NQF level 4 (or above) Professional Diploma or degree Qualification in relevant field such as Health or Social Care, or the equivalent level of demonstratable experience in substance misuse and ability to work with young people.

NECA offers competitive staff benefits including company pension scheme, occupational sick pay, occupational maternity / paternity pay, and a generous holiday entitlement starting at 24 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 1 years service (pro rata for part time staff).

NECA aims to be an equality and diversity employer. We welcome applications from relevant qualified people from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

* Please note you will be require to complete our online application form to be considered - a link will be sent via email once you've applied via Reed