Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working 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 achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. We are advertising the role of Young Adults Resilience Worker to support the ongoing development of pathways for 18–25-year-olds.
Working with young adults aged 18 to 25, you will lead the delivery of high-quality provision across this distinct and diverse age group, with a focus on access, engagement, and support via a range of 11 and group interventions, inclusive of assessment & care planning. The role seeks to empower those aged 18–25 to be more resilient and risk aware, in turn supporting the likelihood of a safer, healthier and happier life.
Where: We have three main bases across Nottinghamshire, and you’ll work across the whole county via an outreach-based model of support. Hours: Full time, 37.5 hrs per week. Contract Type: Permanent.
About the Role
* Engaging young adults in a pragmatic and meaningful way, empowering them to access ongoing support.
* Work holistically to assess needs and develop a collaborative package of support for young adults, including brief, harm reduction, 11, group, and clinical interventions.
* Carry out comprehensive service user assessments and develop individual care plans that clearly identify how achieving each goal will enable progression in addressing substance use and related outcomes.
* Work closely with your service’s Safeguarding Lead to ensure all issues and concerns are escalated and dealt with quickly and effectively.
* Carry out risk assessments and risk management plans.
* Be responsive to the needs of young adults, ensuring interventions are accessible (e.g., facilitating home visits, working with colleges, universities, etc.).
About You
* Experience of working with young people and/or young adults
* Knowledge of issues facing young people and young adults today
* Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children, young people and adults
* Understanding of drug and alcohol issues
* Experience of forging strong working relationships with internal and external partners
* Access to a car and full driving license
* Knowledge and experience of working with young people/young adults who use substances
* Experience of delivering training to different audiences in a variety of settings
What We Offer
* Your wellbeing matters: Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
* Opportunities to grow: We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
* Financial peace of mind: Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
* Time to recharge: Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days after five years of service.
* A welcoming culture: Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
* Flexibility that works for you: Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
* A few added perks: Discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed outline of responsibilities. If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.
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, 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. Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award. CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35). N/A - Outside London Weighting Area.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. For further details, please contact the provided person/department.
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