Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner

The post holder will be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team within a charity organization, The Matthew Project. We are an enthusiastic community team that is county-wide. We offer support and treatment to young people, under the age of 19, who are experiencing difficulties related to their substance use and mental health. The role will be based in Norwich city centre and will be supported by an NSFT clinical lead within the setting.

You will hold your own caseload and offer a specialist response to the clinical needs of young people aged 11-19 with drug and alcohol-related problems, often co-occurring with mental health difficulties.

This will involve using a range of therapeutic interventions and skills, undertaking assessment, formulating care planning, risk assessment, delivery of care, and safety planning.

Although knowledge of substance use is desirable, a willingness to develop new skills and knowledge is supported, and training can be offered if required.

To provide a clinical response to young people who require specialist interventions as part of a holistic treatment service. Cases will be co-worked within the team and jointly managed with other agencies and services across the county where appropriate.

To provide consultations, advance information, and support to professional colleagues and individual young people as required.

To liaise with other professionals, agencies, and services in both the statutory and non-statutory sectors.

To assess, plan, initiate, and monitor treatment plans, BBV screening and vaccination, and harm-minimisation information and advice.

To provide direct support to young people, their parents, and carers as appropriate.

To provide support to young people affected by another’s substance misuse.

To undertake regular supervision, appraisal, and training as deemed appropriate.

Ensure that appropriate and accurate records are kept in both paper-based and electronic form in relation to all contacts with young people.

Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work, and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns, and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops, and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling, and affordable house prices too.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty Daynes Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: kirsty.daynes@nsft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07901102704

I am available for contact Mon-Wed 8-5pm if you have any questions.

Interview date is subject to amendment.

You can also contact Eve Hart, team manager, at: eve.hart@matthewproject.org 07881847732.