Open Road YP Services

08/09/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring: Young Person’s Targeted Intervention Worker 🌟

📍 Thurrock
💷 £27,000 + £683.99 Outer Fringe Allowance
🕒 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (some evening work may be required)
📅 Closing Date: 23 September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to make positive life choices?

Open Road is looking for a Young Person’s Targeted Intervention Worker to join our Thurrock team. This rewarding role involves working with young people, families, Youth Offending Services, Probation Services and other professionals to provide specialist substance misuse support and education within the community.

You’ll help young people understand the risks associated with drug and alcohol misuse, empower them to make informed decisions, and support their journey towards healthier futures.

✨ What we offer:
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday 🎂
• Royal London Pension & Death in Service benefit
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working options following probation

If you’re ready to help transform lives and be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply today via the link in our bio!

06/09/2026

🚨 Naloxone saves lives 🚨

Naloxone can temporarily reverse an opioid (op**te) overdose only. It will not reverse overdoses from other drugs.

Signs of an opioid overdose can include:
• Unresponsiveness
• Slow, shallow or stopped breathing
• Blue, grey or pale lips and fingertips
• Pinpoint pupils

Learn how to use Naloxone and be prepared to save a life. 💙

03/09/2026

🚨 Calling all professionals in Thurrock working with young people or young adults!

Join Thurrock Young Person’s Drug & Alcohol Service for our free training session, Understanding Substance Misuse in Young People and Young Adults.

📅 Wednesday 30th September or Wednesday 14th October�🕙 10:00am - 12:30pm�📍 Civic Centre

This insightful session will explore current drug trends, risk factors, and effective communication strategies to help you identify and respond to substance misuse among young people.

🎟️ Free to attend. Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to book your place!

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/open-road-southend-thurrock-109734071911?aff=ebdsshcopyurl

02/09/2026

💬 Looking for a safe space to talk, connect, and get support?

Our Young Adults Talk & Support Group meets every Friday from 12pm to 1pm at Open Road, Southend.

Join facilitator Ko for a relaxed and supportive session where you can meet others, share experiences, and build confidence at your own pace.

📍 25-27 Weston Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1AS

*This group is for registered clients only. If you are not yet registered please complete a referral from via the link in our bio*

01/09/2026

Our Ketamine Specific Recovery Worker, Seb, sharing some words of wisdom on K£tamine 🐴❄️

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

🎈💨🚀🧯Nos: what are the risks?

25/08/2026

We’re proud to be attending the Community Health & Wellbeing Event hosted by Brook Southend as part of Sexual Health Week. 💜

Come and meet the Open Road Southend team & other partners, find out more about the support available in your local community, and connect with a range of health and wellbeing services.

📅 Wednesday 16 September
🕐 1:00pm - 4:30pm
📍 Trinity Methodist Church, Westcliff-on-Sea

We look forward to seeing you there!

24/08/2026

Day 1 of Ryan's 18. 💙

Today, we're honoured to join 18 Voices by sharing a powerful message from our Trainee Recovery Worker, Ko, on sobriety, recovery, addiction, and the freedom that can come from living drug and alcohol free.

Ryan's story is a heartbreaking reminder that drugs do not discriminate. One decision, one pill, or one unexpected substance can have devastating consequences.

Drugs can contain unexpected and highly dangerous substances. There is often no way of knowing exactly what is in a pill, powder, or v**e bought outside regulated healthcare settings, increasing the risk of serious harm or overdose.

Nobody is invincible. That's why honest conversations, education, and support matter.

Recovery is possible, and support is available. Please take a moment to watch, share, and help start a conversation that could save a life.

For Day 2 of Ryan’s 18, All Night Long will become Voice 2 and will be sharing a message.💙