Job summary
The closing date for applications is Friday 31st July. Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We are looking for a part time Young Persons Worker to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent - Job Description/Person Specification
Main duties of the job
As a Young Persons Worker, you'll be supporting a caseload of young people who are experiencing difficulties with substance misuse. You'll work with them to access their needs, develop care plans, deliver a variety of treatments and/or refer them to other specialist support when needed. You'll also be proactively engaging with young people to provide them with the support, training, education and guidance they need to better understand the implication of the situations they may face and the decision they may take. The role is part time, permanent position working 22.5 hours per week. A driving license and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this position.
About us
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.
Details
- Date posted: 17 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £26,250 to £26,250 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: oc-1784015999-6VU96
- Job locations: Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Role The closing date for applications is Friday 31st July. Please note that this role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We are looking for a part time Young Persons Worker to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent - Job Description/Person Specification Do you have a great rapport with young people? Are you passionate about educating and supporting them to navigate their way through the many issues they face today? If so, this job could be exactly what you're looking for. Stoke-on-Trent's Community Drug and Alcohol Service (CDAS), a partnership between With You and BAC O'Connor, provides a free, confidential and friendly service to anyone experiencing challenges with drugs or alcohol. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here. Our Young Persons Worker teams offer vital support, training, and education to young people in their locality. They work with other agencies and professionals to safeguard their young clients, working with their families too where appropriate. The work can be challenging but it's always rewarding and at With You, you'll be part of an amazing team making a real difference to people's lives. As a Young Persons Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per year pro rata, rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per year pro rata. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via . Job Opportunity As a Young Persons Worker, you'll be supporting a caseload of young people who are experiencing difficulties with substance misuse. You'll work with them to access their needs, develop care plans, deliver a variety of treatments and/or refer them to other specialist support when needed. You'll also be proactively engaging with young people to provide them with the support, training, education and guidance they need to better understand the implication of the situations they may face and the decision they may take. The role is part time, permanent position working 22.5 hours per week. A driving license and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this position. Essential Skills To be able to do this job successfully, you will have:
OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
experience of managing a caseload of young people with complex needs
sound knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to put safeguarding processes into practice
evidence of multi-agency working
evidence of continuous professional development
excellent relationship building skills with a range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds
the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
the ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
2 days paid volunteer leave per year
Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable once your recommended friend has been employed for 6 months
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- To be able to do this job successfully, you will have:
- OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
- experience of managing a caseload of young people with complex needs
- sound knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to put safeguarding processes into practice
- evidence of multi-agency working
- evidence of continuous professional development
- excellent relationship building skills with a range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
- good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
- the ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
- effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media
Qualifications
Essential
- To be able to do this job successfully, you will have:
- OCN/NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months
- experience of managing a caseload of young people with complex needs
- sound knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to put safeguarding processes into practice
- evidence of multi-agency working
- evidence of continuous professional development
- excellent relationship building skills with a range of people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- the ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team, sharing your skills knowledge and experience
- good organisational skills to be able to manage your time effectively, prioritising your work and being able to cope with the pressure of competing demands
- the ability to record and maintain accurate case details and in a timely manner
- effective IT skills, able to use different packages and digital media
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