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Substance Misuse Worker

📍 Location
Hackney Central
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 13, 2026

About the Role

Substance Misuse Treatment Worker

Hackney (Hybrid / Community Based)

£33.64 per hour (Umbrella)

Locum Contract

I'm currently working with a Local Authority in Hackney who are looking for an experienced Substance Misuse Treatment Worker to join their Children and Young People's Service.

This is a rewarding locum opportunity supporting young people aged 8-25 with substance misuse needs, delivering targeted interventions and making a real impact across the borough.

The Role

As a Substance Misuse Treatment Worker, you will:

Manage a caseload of young people requiring specialist substance misuse support
Deliver targeted one-to-one interventions (Tier 2 & 3) tailored to individual needs
Carry out assessments, care planning and treatment pathways including referrals where required
Work flexibly across community settings, drop-ins and outreach services
Support young people with wider issues including education, housing, re...

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