Job Description

"Early Break is a young people and family charity that believes excellence at all points of delivery is a requirement. If you take pride in your work, are hardworking, want to be professionally challenged and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others then our organisation could well suit you. We have a strong set of values determined by staff which we continuously work towards. It is our shared expectation our staff will be "professionally curious" both in their delivery and ongoing professional development."

Vicky Maloney (CEO)

Key Focus

Be an organised individual able to manage a high case load of vulnerable young people experiencing problems related to primarily substance use and other vulnerabilities Be able to work effectively within a team Be skilled and confident to deliver training and support for external partners in relation to substance use and the issues related to it Offer group work to targeted groups related to improving skills and knowledge in others Have the ability to carry out specialist assessments and care planning Strong awareness of legislation as it applies to young people particularly focused on Safeguarding, substance use, criminal justice and Emotional Health and Well Being Be prepared to work evenings and/or occasional weekends as required by the role

Key Deliverables

To deliver 1:1, face-to-face work with young clients and their parents/carers as appropriate and manage the appointments to best meet clients' needs in accordance with Early Break Policies and Procedures. This may include evening and/or weekend sessions. Complete a full assessment of each client's needs and develop, monitor and review SMART care plans for each individual client using agreed systems. Offer structured treatment interventions, including substitute prescribing, if required and appropriate. Making Alternative therapy interventions part of client care planning as appropriate, upskilling yourself to offer this within the course of your role. Work in community-based settings in order to engage and deliver services to potential clients. Liaise and develop partnerships with a range of agencies in seeking out the provision which best meets the treatment needs of the young clients identified through referrals. Offer drop-ins, as required and/or appropriate, in relevant young people's settings. Contribute to a range of multi-agency meetings, acting as key worker/advocate for the young client. Support young clients into inpatient treatment, if available/as appropriate, and maintain contact with them, preparing and arranging for appropriate after-care provision back in the community where this is required. Adhere to Early Break policies on Safeguarding, linking to local and national policies and guidelines, contributing as the role of Lead Professional as and when required. Record and report all required client information, using the Company's agreed database system in line with service expectations and the legal framework of Data Protection. Maintain and update levels of knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to young people through training offered by Early Break and other agencies, as opportunities arise. Contribute to the charitable aspect of the service, including social media and charitable fundraising activity.

Employee Benefits

30 days annual leave pa (in addition to 8 Bank Holidays) pro-rata Company Pension Contribution of 6% (employee contributions 2%) Long Service Leave (an additional 20 days annual leave every 3 years if attendance is a minimum of 95%) Supervision- 10 sessions per year with an external clinical supervisor (this is in addition to case reviews and PDP meetings with your line manager)
For further information please refer to the and Application Pack which can be found on our website https://earlybreak.co.uk/early-break-jobs#job-vacancies

Closing Date: Tuesday, 6th January 2026 at 12:00 noon

Interview Date: Thursday, 15th January 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,589.60-31,812.56 per year

Work Location: In person