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Youth Justice Substance Misuse WorkerLocation: Newcastle Youth Justice Service, Block 1, Lower Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, College Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QHHours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-16:30Salary: £25,877.80 - £34,240 per annumContract Type: Permanent, Full TimePlease note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.About WaythroughWaythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.Make a real difference in your communityAre you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.About the RoleWe are looking for a Youth Justice Substance Misuse Worker to join our Newcastle Drug and Alcohol Service. In this rewarding role, you will work with young people involved with the Youth Justice Service, helping them address issues related to drug and alcohol use, reduce risk and build healthier, more positive futures.Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will manage a caseload of young people throughout their recovery journey, from initial assessment and engagement through to planned completion. You will deliver tailored interventions, develop recovery plans and work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to ensure young people receive the support they need to achieve positive outcomes.This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, supporting them to build resilience, reduce substance-related harm and reach their full potential. While experience within substance misuse services is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.What You'll Be DoingManaging a caseload of young people and coordinating their recovery journey.Completing triage, screening and comprehensive assessments.Developing, implementing and reviewing recovery plans and interventions.Delivering one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions.Completing risk assessments, safeguarding assessments and risk management plans.Working collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies to improve outcomes.Supporting young people to access treatment, education, community resources and wider support networks.Building strong partnerships with agencies including Youth Justice Services, CAMHS, safeguarding teams, schools and community organisations.Promoting harm reduction, recovery and positive wellbeing.Maintaining accurate records and reports using electronic case management systems.About YouWe are looking for someone who shares our values of Kindness, Courage and Respect and is committed to helping young people make positive changes in their lives.You will have:EssentialNVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this qualification.Experience working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.Experience delivering one-to-one and/or group-based support.Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.An understanding of interventions such as motivational interviewing and psychosocial interventions.Experience working with families and carers.Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.DesirableA qualification in youth work, addiction studies, counselling, social work or a related discipline.Experience within substance misuse, youth justice, safeguarding or related services.Knowledge of recovery planning, safeguarding and risk management processes.Experience using case management systems.For the full job description and person specification, please click here.What We OfferWe value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%Life assurance (3 annual salary)Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly payBirthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leaveProfessional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance ProgrammeRecognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals£500 Recommend a Friend bonusCycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membershipDiscounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for GoodFree will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the yearInclusion and accessibilityWaythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team.TPBN1_UKTJ

Confident leading a classroom? Passionate about supporting pupils who need a different approach to education? We’re looking for a dedicated and resilient HLTA to join a fantastic PRU in South Shields, supporting a primary-aged class on a full-time basis (8:30am–4:00pm). This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a nurturing but structured environment and can confidently lead learning for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs. Whether you’ve worked as an HLTA, behaviour mentor, teaching assistant, youth worker, or in alternative provision, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing Leading a primary class independently throughout the school day Delivering engaging learning activities tailored to pupil needs Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges Creating a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment Managing behaviour using consistent boundaries and restorative approaches Working closely with wider staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing We’re looking for someone who Holds HLTA status or has significant classroom leadership experience Is confident leading whole-class learning independently Has strong behaviour management skills Builds positive and trusting relationships with pupils Remains calm, resilient, and adaptable under pressure Has experience supporting SEMH, behaviour, or SEND needs Why you’ll love this r...

Outreach Workers Location: Newcastle & Northumberland Pay: £100 - £115 per day (PAYE) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full Time | Ongoing Outreach Workers – September Opportunities PK Education are working in partnership with a number of schools, alternative provisions, specialist SEND settings and support services across Newcastle and the surrounding areas, who are looking to recruit dedicated Outreach Workers, Family Support Workers and Pastoral Support Staff for long-term positions starting in September. These rewarding roles are ideal for individuals with experience supporting children, young people and families who face barriers to education, attendance, behaviour, wellbeing or engagement. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable learners, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As an Outreach Worker, you will provide tailored support to pupils and families, helping to improve attendance, wellbeing, behaviour and educational outcomes while working closely with schools and external agencies. Your responsibilities may include: Providing pastoral, emotional and wellbeing support to pupils Building positive relationships with students and their families Supporting attendance, behaviour and engagement strategies Delivering targeted interventions on a one-to-one and small group basis Conducting home visits and liaising with parents and carers where required Working alongside safeguarding, SEND and senior leadership teams Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD and a range of additional needs Promoting inclusion, resilience and positive educational outcomes Acting as a key point of contact between schools, families and external agencies We Are Looking For Candidates Who: Have experience working with children, young people or families Have a background in education, youth work, social care, family support, mentoring or pastoral care Are confident building professional relationships with pupils, parents and external professionals Have excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills Are resilient, empathetic and adaptable Are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people Ideal Experience Experience in any of the following areas would be highly advantageous: Attendance and persistent absence SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Behaviour support Safeguarding and child protection SEND and additional learning needs Family liaison and multi-agency working Alternative provision settings Youth offending, mentoring or community outreach Why Work with PK Education? Opportunities across a wide range of educational settings Long-term and permanent career opportunities Competitive daily rates of pay Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant Access to CPD and professional development Potential routes into permanent school-based positions Apply Today If you're passionate about supporting young people and families and want to make a genuine difference to educational outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your September role or contact PK Education to discuss the wide range of Outreach, Family Support and Pastoral opportunities available across Newcastle and the North East. Interviews are taking place now – apply today to avoid missing out