Substance Use Practitioner Jobs

Portsmouth City Council

Location:
United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

32061.00 - 36363.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Portsmouth City Council’s Drug and Alcohol Support Service (DASS) are looking for a passionate and skilled Substance Misuse Practitioner to join their dedicated team. They work with young people up to 25 years old, providing harm reduction, education, and tailored interventions to help them make positive choices and lead healthier lives.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver 1:1 assessments and interventions for young people with substance misuse concerns
Support emotional wellbeing and contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency meetings
Deliver targeted education sessions and coordinate outreach campaigns
Provide screening, psychosocial interventions, care planning, and referrals to relevant services
Maintain accurate case records and comply with data protection and NDTMS standards
Work flexibly, including occasional evenings, to meet the needs of young people

Requirements:

A recognised qualification (NVQ Level 3 or above) in Health, Youth, Community, Social Care, or Education
Experience working with young people in diverse settings
Experience of assessing and working with Gillick Competency (in line with Fraser guidelines) for young people
Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to engage vulnerable individuals
Excellent communication, organisational, and partnership skills
Enthusiasm and drive for positive outcomes for young people
Be able to provide advice, advocacy and support to young people experiencing problems in relation to substance use
Have an understanding of evidence-based interventions and behaviour change with young people

Nice to have:

Sound understanding of the principles underpinning effective health improvement practice, particularly around substance misuse
Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions to young people experiencing problems in relation to substance use
Experience of behaviour change work with young people
Have an understanding of substances and their effect including knowledge of issues of social exclusion with young people and their families
Experience of motivating young people whom are often difficult to engage
Experience of carrying out holistic assessments with young people to determine need and risk in relation to substance use
To have an understanding of a variety of techniques to help build resilience, self-esteem and confidence
To have experience of delivering substance use training to a variety of professionals

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Expiration:
January 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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