Help young people make safer, more informed choices
At Change Grow Live, we believe in people. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to change the direction of their life, grow as individuals and live life to their full potential.
Every day our teams work alongside individuals, families and communities to provide compassionate, evidence-based support that empowers people to make positive changes.
Guided by our values — Be open, be compassionate and be bold — we work to challenge stigma, promote wellbeing and support people to build healthier futures.
About The Role
We are looking for a Young Person's Resilience Worker - Education lead to join our innovative outreach service supporting young people and young adults in York.
This role sits at the heart of prevention and early intervention. You will lead on delivering engaging, evidence-based education across schools, colleges, universities and alternative education settings, helping young people better understand the risks associated with drugs and alcohol and equipping them with the knowledge to make safer choices.
You will design and deliver interactive workshops, awareness sessions and outreach activities, working closely with education providers, community partners and local stakeholders to build strong relationships and extend the reach of the service.
Alongside this, you will collaborate with outreach colleagues to deliver community engagement across York, including participation in local events and awareness campaigns.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role where creativity, energy and a genuine passion for working with young people will help you thrive.
Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary
£27,861.26 - £32,002.35 per annum, pro rata
What you’ll be doing
* Build strong relationships with schools, colleges, universities and alternative education providers
* Develop and deliver interactive education workshops focused on drugs, alcohol and harm reduction
* Create engaging session content and learning materials informed by evidence and best practice
* Support community outreach and engagement activities across York
* Work with volunteers and students on placement, supporting their learning and development
* Contribute to the service’s digital offer, including online resources and social media engagement
* Safeguard young people and support appropriate referrals to partner services when required
The role combines education, outreach and community engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working directly with young people.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is confident, creative and passionate about supporting young people.
* Experience working with young people or young adults (16-25)
* Experience delivering group work, workshops or educational sessions
* Knowledge of issues affecting young people, including substance use and wellbeing
* Strong communication skills and the ability to engage diverse audiences
* An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Experience working in education settings such as schools, colleges or universities would be highly beneficial.
Why join Change Grow Live?
Creating the conditions for success
We invest in the people who work and volunteer with us, supporting learning, development and career progression.
Together
We foster collaboration and shared learning to help our teams deliver the best possible outcomes.
Belonging
We are committed to building open, inclusive and supportive cultures where everyone feels valued and able to contribute.
Thank you for carefully reading the job description and person specification before applying, and clearly demonstrating within your application how you meet the essential criteria, as this will form a key part of our shortlisting process.
If you are passionate about empowering young people and want to play a key role in shaping healthier futures across York, we would love to hear from 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, 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
10/4/2026
Kelly Hope | kelly.hope@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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