Substance Use Practitioner - Maternity cover

Substance Use Practitioner – Maternity cover

• Full‑time
• Contract type:
  Maternity cover (up to 10 months)

Catch
22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We achieve this by improving lives on the frontline through delivery of public services and using our knowledge to change the system.

The Hampshire 24/7 Substance Use Service is a county‑wide, community‑engaged service offering targeted and specialist treatment to young people aged 25 and under. It is a forward‑thinking, person‑centred service with a high level of credibility among young people.

We have a multi‑professional team with a designated worker in each district of Hampshire, supported by partnerships with Inclusion Recovery Hampshire and Parent Support Link.

This role is a maternity cover position in Hampshire and requires access to a vehicle and a full current driving licence.

• Deliver specialist, targeted support to children and young people up to the age of 25, offering confidential and non‑judgemental advice and guidance about the use of drugs and alcohol, using a variety of therapeutic interventions.
• Work within a multi‑professional team and build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Maintain resilience and commitment to supporting service users.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and young people with complex needs or vulnerabilities (substance misuse, children’s mental health, children’s services, education, pastoral support, or SEN).
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Adaptable and resilient outlook, able to maintain a commitment to supporting service users.

Salary: £26,097 per annum, depending on experience.

Hours of work:
Full time, 37 hours per week.

Contract:

Maternity cover for up to 10 months.

Location:

Office bases in Aldershot and Havant; role will cover Basingstoke. You can work from home or remotely once or twice a week, depending on service requirements.

• Regular travel across the region; a driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• For more information or to arrange a chat with the Service Manager, contact

• Comprehensive training package offered by Catch
  22, and additional training options from Hampshire County Council.
• Opportunity to build networks and work with partner agencies and commissioners across the substance misuse sector.

Catch
22 is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and aims to provide rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.

If you are care experienced, Catch
22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process. For more information on the Propel Programme, contact