Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker

Newcastle Drug & Alcohol - Plummer Courtmid

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Key Responsibilities

27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.

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Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

Newcastle Treatment and Recovery supports people across Newcastle experiencing difficulties with drugs and alcohol, helping them get well and stay well. Following a restructure, we're expanding our team and looking for passionate people to join us.

About the Role

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We're looking for someone who is compassionate, approachable and passionate about supporting young people. You'll have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage individuals from different backgrounds.

Experience in substance misuse or youth justice services would be beneficial, but we're also interested in transferable skills and a willingness to learn and develop.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this.
Experience working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
Experience delivering one-to-one and/or group-based support.
Good communication, organisational and IT skills.
An understanding of interventions such as Motivational Interviewing and Psychosocial Interventions.
Experience working with families and carers.
An understanding of safeguarding and risk management.

For the full job description and person specification, CLICK HERE.

What We Offer

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We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

✓27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

✓Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

✓Life assurance (3× annual salary)

✓Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

✓Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

✓Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

✓24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

✓Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals

✓£500 Recommend a Friend bonus

✓Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

✓Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

✓Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk

Closing Date:

2026-11-27