Young Persons Worker
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Uxbridge, Greater London
Young Persons Worker
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Uxbridge, Greater London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 28 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: bda51ab0752546a68246520b784e171a
Location ref: Uxbridge, Greater London
Full Job Description
The YPS will work with young people aged 21 years and under. They will provide assessment, risk management and a range of interventions to YP with hazardous, harmful and dependent drug and alcohol problems in the Hillingdon Borough. They will liaise closely with the Hillingdon Drug and Alcohol Service and other professionals working with young people.
The YPS will also provide support and training to other professionals working with YP to nursing and medical staff.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
o To provide comprehensive assessment of YP referred to the service. This may include using motivational interviewing techniques, self-report measures, risk assessment, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care. Assessments will involve making judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, as well as requiring prolonged concentration.
o Assessments will require testing of bodily fluids, and therefore direct contact with urine and / or saliva. It will also include dry blood spot testing.
o To participate in the Needle Exchange program when required.
o To assess the psychological, emotional, social and treatment needs of the YP, taking account of the needs of the family and local community.
To support YP to transition from YP services to other appropriate services and support to Employment Training and Education (ETE).
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest NHS providers of mental health, community health and substance misuse services in England. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that supports individuals, families and communities to achieve better health outcomes.
The Hillingdon Drug and Alcohol Service provides specialist support to children, young people and adults affected by substance misuse. We work collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations, including schools, children's services, CAMHS, youth justice services and community organisations, to deliver holistic and responsive care.