Young Persons Resilience Worker

Change Grow Live

  • Huddersfield
  • £27,861-32,002 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?Do you want to make a difference to young people and their community?At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.You’ll manage a caseload, offering assessments, care planning, 1:1 and group interventions, outreach, and community events for young people using alcohol or drugs in Kirklees. Strong engagement skills, partnership working, and a solid understanding of safeguarding are essential.This role will also include work with young people and children impacted by parental or familial use (Hidden Harm).Where: HuddersfieldFull Time Hours: 37.5 per weekFull Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (pro rata for part time hours)Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st of March 2026Please 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.ResponsibilitiesAbout the role:
  • Supporting young people from the point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
  • Providing screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, integrated care planning, post-treatment support, including transfer of care
  • Identifying and responding effectively to potential safeguarding issues
  • Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to young people and the wider community
  • Identifying and responding to young people and children impacted by parental or familial use (Hidden Harm) and providing screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, integrated care planning, post-treatment support, including transfer of care
  • Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
  • Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
  • Working with young people to support positive, holistic outcomes in relation to their health and wellbeing, enabling them to lead safe, healthy, and purposeful lives: reducing risk and increasing resilience
  • Working flexibly across sites where required
About you:
  • Experience of working with young people and knowledge of the issues they face
  • Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people and the Fraser Competence framework
  • Have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working
  • within a related field
  • Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice around young people’s substance misuse treatment services and methods, including relevant best practice guidance
  • An accomplished communicator, both verbal and written with a high degree of personal IT competency
  • Be able to accurately update and maintain records and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g., reports
  • Have excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative
  • approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives
What we will give to you:
  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
  • Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
  • A friendly and supportive team
  • Training, career development & progression opportunities
  • Refer a friend scheme.
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.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: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.Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.Salary Range (pro rata if part time)CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)ILW / OLW /FringeN/A - Outside London Weighting AreaClosing Date12/9/2025If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:Nick Cave | nick.cave@cgl.org.ukThis post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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