Senior Young Person’s Substance Misuse Worker

About the Role

The Bridge Project is a well-established, vibrant Charity with a dedicated team providing services to a broad range of people experiencing the effects of deprivation and health inequalities. We are now looking to recruit a Senior Young Person’s Substance Misuse Worker to join our One80 team.  This is a full-time permanent position.

The One80 team provides early intervention and highly structured treatment for drug and/or alcohol misuse to young people. This is a key role, and we are looking for an experienced practitioner who can lead daily de-briefs, provide case advice and mentoring to other team members and take on delegated leadership duties during the Service Manager’s absence.  You will be a big part of a small team where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work and is committed to improving outcomes for young people up to the age of 24 years, to promote recovery from substance misuse and to secure positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

You will have a relevant professional qualification with a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with young people with alcohol/drug problems and/or working with young people/children with complex needs. You will be highly organised with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working as part of the team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained, whilst applying your knowledge of the range of drug/alcohol related problems and their impact on young people, their families and the community. You will have experience of and the ability to liaise and build links with professionals from a variety of disciplines as well as knowledge of legislation, guidelines and procedures relating to children and young people.

Most of all, you will be passionate about changing lives and what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our young people, as situations can sometimes be difficult and challenging so you will need to be non-judgemental, with a sensitive attitude and a good understanding of how to meet complex needs related to substance misuse.

The successful candidate will be able to work Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 09:30 to 17:30, Tuesdays 09:30 to 19:00 and Thursdays 09:30 to 16:00.  There is also an element of flexibility around working hours required.  It is essential that you have a driving licence, with access to a vehicle and insurance for business use to transport young people to appointments.  A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check is also a requirement of the post.

In return we can offer a competitive salary, 4% pension contribution, excellent annual leave entitlement, employee assistance scheme, life insurance and a programme of mindfulness activities for staff.  The Bridge Project is a Mindful Employer.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Angela Berthebaud, Service Manager on angela.berthebaud@thebridgeproject.org.uk

You must complete the Bridge Project’s application form to be considered for the role. The application form plays a key part in our recruitment and selection process.  We use the information you provide about your skills, experience, career and education history to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview.  It is important that you complete the application form as fully and accurately as possible, ensuring that you give specific examples which demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

No CVs are accepted.  No Employment Agencies, please.

Closing date: 8.00 am 12 November 2025

Shortlisting date:  12 November 2025

Interview date: 17 November 2025