Senior Substance Use Worker

Posted 22 March 2026
Salary 33.22
LocationIslington N1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
ReferenceRQ1709067

Job description

3-month contract with a local authority

Summary
  • The Senior Substance Use Worker plays a vital role within an integrated team, providing trauma-informed, holistic support to young people affected by substance use in Islington. This position is a 3-month contract with a local authority, focusing on delivering comprehensive care and support to those in need.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise and support a team of Substance Use Practitioners.
  • Manage case allocation, workflow, and reflective supervision.
  • Lead on performance, quality assurance, and staff development.
  • Promote the council’s values—Collaborative, Ambitious, Resourceful, Empowering (CARE).
Essential Experience Required
  • Extensive experience working with children and young people affected by substance use, including an understanding of Hidden Harm.
  • Experience undertaking complex substance use assessments and developing care plans.
  • Minimum 2 years working with young people across diverse settings, including delivering short- and long-term interventions and group work.
Essential Qualifications Required
  • In-depth knowledge of substances, addiction, and co-occurring needs.
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  • Enhanced DBS with child and adult required.
  • We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.