Substance Use Advocacy Worker

• Tuesday 3 February 2026 12:00
  Tuesday 3 March 2026 13:00

Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 @ 12 Noon

Location:

Oldham
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:
Tuesday, 10th March 2026

The advertised role is as a Young Persons Substance Use Advocacy Worker this is to deliver a one-to-one case work role with young people who have a range of issues and who may be at risk of or involved in primarily substance use, criminal activity, be exploited, may have learning difficulties or other vulnerabilities.

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.