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Young People’s Substance Use Worker, CRANSTOUN
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Salary: £26,630 - £31,490 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week, with one late evening and occasional weekends
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bicester Children & Family Centre / Community Working (Job Ref: 1734)
Location: Didcot Children & Family Centre / Community Working (Job Ref: 1735)
About Us
Here4YOUth Oxfordshire, part of Cranstoun, is a social justice and harm reduction charity with a global ambition. Our vision is to be a world-class leader in rebuilding lives, and our purpose is to inspire and empower people to live healthier and safer lives. We value being ambitious, creative, compassionate, collaborative, and respectful.
A Word from One of Our Team Members…
"The Young People we work with are just amazing and being able to support them to recognise their potential is so special. This job can be tough at times, but we have an amazing team who offer endless support and never fail to make me laugh. Getting to build relationships with the Young People and helping them to feel heard is the best part of the job and makes it all worthwhile"
Job Purpose
Supporting children and young people who are using and involved with substance use. The key responsibilities will include:
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- Managing a caseload of children and young people predominantly in the northwest of Oxfordshire.
- Engaging with young people in settings such as schools, colleges, partner agencies, and community venues.
- Conducting specialist assessments, care planning, and delivering evidence-based psychosocial interventions through one-on-one appointments, groups, and online sessions.
- Collaborating with partner agencies to support young people in achieving positive changes.
Person Specification
- Experience of community engagement and delivering group work.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to liaise with and build effective working relationships with other agencies.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
- Access to independent travel (i.e. car driver) and willing and able to have business car insurance.
Benefits
As part of joining Cranstoun, and successfully completing your probation period, you will be able to access a diverse benefits package including access to store discounts, a car lease scheme, gym membership discounts, health cash plans, and yearly wellbeing day on top of annual leave.
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How to Apply
For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. Please quote the appropriate Job Ref in all correspondence.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Kerrigan, Service Manager, at rkerrigan@cranstoun.org.uk
Closing date: 17 August 2026.
Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Additional Information
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Due to the nature of the role, being a driver is essential, with access to a car and business insurance required.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Registered Charity No: 1061582
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