Job Description
Working within a unique and innovative team -YCSMAS (Youth Counselling, Substance Misuse and Alcohol Service) working within Young Islington, an outstanding local Authority you will be working alongside Targeted Youth Support, Islington Youth Justice Service and I-CAN (formerly Islington Gangs Team) to provide substance Misuse support, education sessions, staff/parent/carers training and outreach services for young people aged 12yrs - 21yrs.
YCSMAS is an integrated team providing mental health support from the TYS Youth Counselling Service and substance misuse support/education from the Islington Young people's Drug and Alcohol Service (IYPDAS) to over 200 young people per year.
This role will involve:
Managing IYPDAS duty, referrals and allocations
Managing three IYPDAS team members Leading on outreach and partnership work
Liaising with stakeholders and commissioners
Developing and promoting the service
Holding a small case load.
