The DECCA (Drug Education, Counselling and Confidential Advice) Team at Sandwell Children's Trust is looking to fill a Targeted Prevention Worker role. The position is a fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2028 and offers a Band F SCP 26‑31 salary of £37,280 – £41,771 per annum, 37 hours per week, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional qualification in Community Psychiatric Nursing, Youth Work, Social Work, or a relevant degree (e.g., Psychology, Addiction Studies, Education).
• Minimum two years’ experience working with young people in education, mentoring, drug treatment or related fields requiring education, psycho‑social interventions, and group activity.
• Knowledge of drug‑use interventions and strategies for engaging young people.
• Knowledge of the law related to drug use.
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and proven ability to engage and sustain relationships with young people in educat...