# Young Persons Substance Misuse  Service Pathfinder

**Company**: Royal Borough of Greenwich
**Location**: Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: GBP 32,535 - 33,987 per year
**Category**: Social Care

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## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to join the Royal Borough of Greenwich Young Persons Substance Misuse Service. The successful candidate will help support young people in their journey away from alcohol and substance use.

The ideal candidate will have excellent experience enabling transition from one to one support to statutory and third sector support services. They will be curious and tenacious about their engagement with young people (10-18) and be able to work effectively with members of the Substance Misuse Team.

Key responsibilities include:

- Finding appropriate pathways into and out of the Young persons substance misuse service

- Researching appropriate support services and programmes

- Accompanying and enabling young people into these services

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an experienced and skilled team working in a specialised area of Children’s Services. You will make a real difference to children’s lives and add to your career experience.

The post is part-time, 21 hours per week, with a two-year fixed-term contract. The salary range is £32,535 - £33,987 per year.

Benefits include:

- Opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives

- Part of an experienced and skilled team

- Two-year fixed-term contract

For an informal discussion, please contact Russell Wyles at russell.wyles@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or 0208 921 6907 or 07541900669.

## Skills

### Required
- substance misuse
- youth work
- support services

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