Young People’s Substance Misuse Practitioner / Counsellor

Working as part of the Matrix Young People’s Drug and Alcohol service. We are looking for a passionate practitioner to provide proactive support to young people impacted by substance misuse. As part of the MATRIX team you will promote and develop the Matrix Service, network and liaise closely with other support agencies both voluntary and statutory across South Tyneside.

Working directly with young people and groups where appropriate within the targeted remit which include Youth Justice Service and other specialist areas, offering education, Harm reduction and care planned treatment interventions that reflect the holistic needs of young people who use substances.

The successful candidates will hold a minimum;

• NQF level 4 (and 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.
• In receipt of Level 5 diploma or above in counselling BACP
• Previous experience of working with young people experiencing ambivalence to change with a wide range of support services available for young people.

(Further details can be seen in attached Job Description/Person Specification)

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.

We welcome and encourage applications from those with lived experience of gambling harms.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.