Young People's Substance Use Worker Oxfordshire (Cherwell)

Closing Date: 17 August 2026

Hours: 35 hours/week, with one late evening and occasional weekends

Contract: Permanent

Location: Bicester Children & Family Centre / Community Working

Job Reference Number: 1734

Benefits: As part of joining Cranston, and successfully completing your probation period, you will be able to access a diverse benefits package including store discounts, a car lease scheme, gym membership discounts, health cash plans and yearly wellbeing day on top of annual leave.

About Us: Here4YOUth Oxfordshire, part of Cranston, is a social justice and harm reduction charity with a global ambition. Our vision is to be a world class leader in rebuilding lives, and our purpose is to inspire and empower people to live healthier and safer lives. We value being ambitious, creative, compassionate, collaborative, and respectful.

Job Purpose

Supporting children and young people who are using and involved with substance use. The key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of children and young people predominantly in the northwest of Oxfordshire.
• Engaging with young people in settings such as schools, colleges, partner agencies and community venues.
• Conducting specialist assessments, care planning, and delivering evidence based psychosocial interventions through one-on-one appointments, group and online sessions.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to support young people in achieving positive changes.

Person Specification

• Experience of community engagement and delivering group work.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to liaise with and build effective working relationships with other agencies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
• Access to independent travel (i.e. car driver) and willingness and ability to have business car insurance.

Additional Information

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Due to the nature of the role, being a driver is essential, with access to a car and business insurance required.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV, along with a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit for the role to . Please ensure you clearly state the Job Reference Number on your cover letter. Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.