Young Person's Targeted Intervention Worker
Open Road Visions, Orsett Heath, Thurrock
Young Person's Targeted Intervention Worker
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Open Road Visions, Orsett Heath, Thurrock
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Orsett Heath, Thurrock
Full Job Description
Working within a multi-disciplinary team based in Thurrock, the Young Person's Targeted Intervention Worker will work with young people, families and professionals, including Youth Offending Services and Probation Services, within the community to raise awareness and provide specialised support around substance misuse across a variety of settings, including those within the criminal justice system. You will work with young people to help them understand the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse, support them to make informed decisions, and encourage and increase referrals into the service.
What you'll be doing
The Young Person's Targeted Intervention Worker will work with young people, families and professionals in the community to raise awareness and provide specialised support around substance misuse across a variety of settings. You will work with young people to help them understand the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse, supporting them to make informed decisions, and encourage and increase referrals into the service.
What it's like to work for Open Road
Open Road provides drug and alcohol treatment services and offender support services across Essex & Kent including a range of interventions that deliver mentoring, advice and information programmes. Accredited with Investing In Volunteers, our mission is to empower a diverse range of individuals, families and communities to lead healthy and more meaningful lives, free from addiction, offending behaviour and disadvantage, to ensure healthier, happier lifestyles.