Overview
Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our Service Users, offering support and respect in a safe environment. We treat each user as an individual and work with them to find the right treatment and care options. Our core values are Be open, be compassionate and be bold, and our team members apply these daily to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Location: Merseyside
Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week. For part‑time roles, payment is pro‑rata based on contracted hours.
What You’ll Do
* Conduct triage and thorough assessments for individuals seeking treatment at hub and community venues.
* Provide person‑centred, recovery‑oriented key working to a small caseload, utilising a range of interventions tailored to each individual.
* Engage people from diverse backgrounds struggling with alcohol and substance use in effective, evidence‑based treatment programmes.
* Stay flexible and adapt to activities and tasks that directly meet the needs of clients and services.
* Advocate for access to partnership services and collaborate with service users to support their social reintegration, promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self‑determination.
What We’re Looking For
* A deep, empathetic understanding of substance misuse and a passion for supporting individuals on their journey to recovery, backed by experience in similar settings and strong knowledge of mental health interventions and services.
* Exceptional communication skills that allow you to connect with and inspire people from all walks of life; clear listening and communication and IT proficiency ensure everyone’s voice is heard.
* A proactive mindset, organising time effectively while keeping the well‑being of those you support at the forefront.
* A collaborative and inclusive spirit, recognising the power of teamwork and building meaningful connections with a diverse range of professionals, agencies and stakeholders.
* Flexibility and adaptability, focusing on the unique needs of each service user.
* A steadfast commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information governance and safeguarding, ensuring privacy, dignity and safety are upheld.
* A genuine dedication to your own growth and that of others, with an unwavering passion for continuous learning, self‑improvement and empowerment of those around you.
What We’ll Give You
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an extra day for each year of service during the first five years, totalling 30 days after five years.
* A paid "Wellness" hour each week, a "Wellness" hub and an Employee Assist Programme.
* A contributory pension scheme.
* Various benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
* A friendly and supportive team.
* Training, career development and progression opportunities.
* A generous Refer‑a‑Friend scheme.
Salary: Subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.
Job Points: 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 – £32,002.35)
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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