Join Change Grow Live in Huddersfield as an Apprentice Probation Worker! At Change Grow Live, we’re a charity dedicated to empowering individuals and creating lasting positive change in their lives. Guided by the values Be Open, Be Compassionate, and Be Bold, our team works to support people in changing the direction of their lives, growing as individuals, and living life to its fullest potential. As an apprentice with CGL, you have the opportunity to grow and learn whilst earning. Our apprentices will have a starting salary of £15,037.56 during their first year. After 12 months, your earnings will adjust to match the National Minimum Wage for your age. There is no age limit on being an apprentice so if you are interested in building a career with us, apply now! About the opportunity : We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Probation Worker to join our team in Huddersfield. CGL Kirklees is an adult treatment and recovery service providing pharmacological and psychosocial interventions to the community facing issues with drugs and alcohol use. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded a Level 2 Adult Care qualification. If you have lived experience in the criminal justice system or experience of drugs and alcohol and offending, including concerned others, and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply for this post. Your journey is an essential part of the collective narrative. * 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. Please apply directly to Lifetime via the following link: Probation Worker Apprentice - Huddersfield | Apprenticeship Vacancies What You’ll Learn During Your Apprenticeship: Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll gain skills and experience in areas such as: Supporting service users involved with HM Probation Service and Criminal Justice System from the point of entry into service and through their treatment/recovery Providing screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, recovery planning and onward referral; Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community journey Supporting the Criminal Justice team with the assessment and management of risk posed by offenders to protect victims of crime and the general public Conducting alcohol and drug tests Advising and working with criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner agencies We’re looking for someone with: Lived experience of the Criminal Justice system. An interest in the social care field, particularly in substance use and recovery. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to collaborate with managers, colleagues, and peers to achieve shared goals. Effective time management and the ability to work independently when needed. Familiarity with IT applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel. A commitment to personal and professional development, with a proactive approach to learning. A passion for creating positive outcomes for the people we support and for yourself. What We’ll Offer You: 25 days of holiday ( bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years. A paid “Wellness” hour each week, along with access to a Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program. A contributory pension scheme. Access to a wide range of benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more. A friendly and supportive team environment. Opportunities for training, career development, and progression. A Refer-a-Friend scheme. Protected Learning Time If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, and you’re ready to start your apprenticeship journey with Change Grow Live, we’d love to hear from you. Please note: This role is not eligible fo visa sponsorship if you require it to work in the UK. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK CGL APPRENTICE SALARY (£15,037.56 - £25,077.00) N/A - Outside London Weighting Area 21/7/2025 13/7/2025 Michelle Hey | michelle.hey@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.