Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Do you want to be part of a team that helps young people turn their lives around?

As a Young Person’s Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Substance Misuse – Criminal Justice), you’ll work with young people at risk of or already involved in the criminal justice system, giving them the tools, confidence, and support they need to make positive choices for their future.

You’ll be based in the community, working directly with young people in schools, youth clubs, and Youth Justice Services, providing tailored support that empowers them to break free from substance use and risky behaviours.

Whether through 1:1 sessions, group interventions, or engaging diversionary activities, you’ll help young people gain new skills, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies.

Collaboration is key in this role. You’ll work closely with youth justice teams, social workers, CAMHS, and education providers, ensuring young people have a network of support around them. You’ll also lead on early intervention and harm reduction strategies, giving young people the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions that keep them safe.

This isn’t just about tackling challenges—it’s about unlocking potential. Every conversation, every session, every young person you support contributes to stronger futures, safer communities, and real change.

Help us build brighter futures – Apply today!

You’re someone who believes in the power of second chances and knows how to build trust and motivation with young people facing challenges. You’re proactive, adaptable, and committed to helping young people make positive changes in their lives. Your ability to connect, listen, and provide the right support at the right time makes a real difference.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience working with young people in a substance misuse, mental health, youth work, or criminal justice setting.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk-taking behaviour, and trauma-informed practice.

• The ability to engage and inspire young people, including those who may be hard to reach.

• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills to collaborate effectively with youth justice teams, schools, social workers, and other professionals.

• Confidence in delivering 1:1 support, group interventions, and harm reduction education in various settings.

• The ability to manage a caseload and provide individualised, strength-based support tailored to young people’s needs.

If you have experience delivering health education, working in substance misuse services, or supporting young people in youth justice settings, it will help you hit the ground running—but it’s your passion, commitment, and belief in young people’s potential that will make you stand out.