Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest. We're seeking a dedicated Reach Worker to join our Kent teams. There will be a need for a reach worker in Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and Gravesend. The p ost holders will deliver high quality service to groups who traditionally find our services challenging to access and use the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach. This will involve providing assertive outreach and in-reach work to enable service users and potential service users to access treatment services. Where: West Kent - Gravesend, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone. Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours Contract Type: Fixed term for 2 years from start date * Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours The Role: As a valued member of our team in Kent, you'll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including: To deliver substance misuse outreach services to key places and identified groups and promote harm reduction and swift access for those who want to engage with treatment. Work in close partnership with Accident & Emergency (A&E) Depts and other hospital teams to develop discharge pathways and plans for hospital frequent attenders Develop specific links with identified specialist acute services and provide in-reach to hospital wards. Focus on early intervention and assertive engagement for people who are identified as needing additional support. Work closely with a wide range of partner agencies including GPs, Social Workers, Community Mental Health Teams, regularly attend Community Safety/Vulnerability Forums and other multi agency meetings Ensure case files demonstrate high quality interventions, MECC, SMART goals and clear outcome informationProvide drop-in clinics in community locations Conduct dynamic risk assessments and compile robust health and safety and risk management plans About You: To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who has: Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and outreach locations Ability to work on a lone worker basis and stay calm under pressure Proven experience of client assessment, case management, and care co-ordination Experience of conducting dynamic risk assessments and the ability to compile robust health and safety and risk management plans Have emotional resilience and the ability to employ diplomatic and pragmatic approaches to managing priorities and difficult situations What We Offer: Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives. 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service for the first 5 years. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme Contributory pension scheme. Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. Training, career development & progression opportunities Refer a Friend Scheme. If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we'd be delighted to connect with you. Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) N/A - Outside London Weighting Area 2/3/2026 20/2/2026 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.