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Salary for this role£36,943 – £44,900 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
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Role description
Job summary
The YPS will work with young people aged 21 years and under. They will provide assessment, risk management and a range of interventions to YP with hazardous, harmful and dependent drug and alcohol problems in the Hillingdon Borough. They will liaise closely with the Hillingdon Drug and Alcohol Service and other professionals working with young people.
The YPS will also provide support and training to other professionals working with YP to nursing and medical staff.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
o To provide comprehensive assessment of YP referred to the service. This may include using motivational interviewing techniques, self-report measures, risk assessment, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care. Assessments will involve making judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, as well as requiring prolonged concentration.
o Assessments will require testing of bodily fluids, and therefore direct contact with urine and / or saliva. It will also include dry blood spot testing.
o To participate in the Needle Exchange program when required.
o To assess the psychological, emotional, social and treatment needs of the YP, taking account of the needs of the family and local community.
To support YP to transition from YP services to other appropriate services and support to Employment Training and Education (ETE).
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest NHS providers of mental health, community health and substance misuse services in England. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that supports individuals, families and communities to achieve better health outcomes.
The Hillingdon Drug and Alcohol Service provides specialist support to children, young people and adults affected by substance misuse. We work collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations, including schools, children's services, CAMHS, youth justice services and community organisations, to deliver holistic and responsive care.
As a Young Persons Worker, you will join a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and life opportunities of young people across Hillingdon. We offer opportunities for professional development, clinical supervision and ongoing training within an organisation that values compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year
per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-AD-0638
Job locations
Uxbridge Health Centre (Entrance C - 1st Floor)
Chippendale Waye
Uxbridge
UB8 1UB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Young Persons Worker will provide specialist assessment, intervention and care coordination for young people aged up to 21 years who are experiencing difficulties relating to drug and alcohol use.
The post holder will undertake comprehensive assessments, identify risks and strengths, and develop person-centred support plans that promote recovery, resilience and positive outcomes. Interventions will be delivered using evidence-based approaches and tailored to the individual needs of young people and their families.
Key responsibilities include:
Undertaking specialist assessments of young people referred to the service, including risk assessments and care planning.
Delivering a range of evidence-based interventions to support young people experiencing substance misuse difficulties.
Providing advice, information and harm reduction interventions to young people and their families.
Managing and reviewing a caseload, ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Working collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, CAMHS, children's services, youth offending services, social care and healthcare professionals.
Participating in safeguarding processes and ensuring risks are appropriately identified, managed and escalated.
Supporting young people to access education, training, employment and other community-based opportunities.
Contributing to the development and delivery of group programmes, outreach initiatives and health promotion activities.
Providing consultation, guidance and training to professionals working with young people across the borough.
Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across a range of settings, maintaining a strong commitment to collaborative working, safeguarding and improving outcomes for young people affected by substance misuse.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
oProfessional Registration, NMC, HPC or psychology graduate
oEvidence of continuing personal development and post-registration training in the assessment and treatment substance misuse clients.
Desirable
oDiploma in Drugs and Alcohol Studies or equivalent qualification
oTraining in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
oCompleted the Motivational Interviewing Training Module
oBBV Training
Previous Experience
Essential
oExperience of assessing and supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and/or mental health difficulties
oAssessing risky health behaviour
oExperience of teaching others and willingness to undertake Teaching
Desirable
oCommunity Experience
oExperience of working in and delivering services to drug users.
oResearch experience.
oKnowledge of Patient Information Systems
oExperience of working with young people.
oGroup skills
Skills and knowledge
Essential
oSound clinical knowledge and understanding of current NHS policies and national drug/alcohol issues/policies.
oBrief intervention skills
oSound knowledge of drug/alcohol withdrawal management
oGood verbal, written and presentation skills
oGood interpersonal skills in order to communicate and negotiate effectively, both inside and outside the Trust.
oAbility to work independently and to prioritise effectively
oAbility to work within a harm minimisation model
oAbility to assess and treat people with dual diagnosis.
oAbility to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person. Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
oIT literate, use of Microsoft Word, Excel and skills in relation to reporting of clinical activity data.
Desirable
oExperience of working with other substance misuse problems
oExperience of group facilitation
oExperience of managing a caseload within the community
oAwareness/knowledge of research skills.
oAwareness of therapeutic models
Other
Essential
oAbility to maintain satisfactory attendance and perform the duties of the role in accordance with Trust policies, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate
oAbility to meet the requirements of the post, with consideration given to reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Interested? Apply while it's open.Closes 9 November · Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust has 37 other sponsored roles if this one goes.
