Children and Families Worker

Change Grow Live

  • Rugby, Warwickshire
  • £27,861-32,002 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Overview:Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily 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.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Childrens & Families Worker to join a dynamic team committed to supporting young people who have been affected by someone drug and/or alcohol issues.The primary focus of this role is to work with children and young people who are impacted by a family member's substance misuse by delivering a programme of interventions. Our aim is to build resilience and minimise the impact of parental or other family member's substance misuse.Location: Rugby (role will be Countywide)Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35Full Time Hours: 37.5 per weekContract: 12 month fixed term*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. Responsibilities:Who we are:Evolve is Change Grow Live’s confidential service in Warwickshire supporting young people between the ages of 5 and 25. We offer advice and guidance to young people who are affected by a loved one’s drug or alcohol misuse or if they are using drugs or alcohol themselves and want support to make changes.The successful candidate will:
  • Be hard working, enthusiastic and non-judgmental.
  • Be creative in how to engage children as young as 5.
  • Empower children and young people who are affected by parental substance misuse.
  • Be confident in delivering groups and peer support sessions.
  • Be confident in delivering parent support package.
  • Advocate for their caseload to receive the appropriate support from other professionals.
  • Work within a fast-paced team.
  • Be able to manage time effectively and input data on an information system adhering to timescales.
  • Comply with General Data Protection Regulation when handling data management systems.
Here is what a worker in the team had to say:‘My job is really varied, I can be in schools talking about consent and healthy relationships, out in the community running group sessions about drugs and alcohol or supporting young people with getting involved in activities like boxing or running club. I get to spend every day working with young people and seeing the difference you can make to a young person's life makes my job feel so rewarding. I love how supportive our team is and the passion and care we all have for our young people and their families. We are always open to trying new ways of working if it is beneficial for the young people we are supporting and that is a great thing to be a part of.’The role is very rewarding though it can be emotionally taxing. The team are very supportive and are always available for a de-brief. There is other support in place such as supervision, a training and induction package, shadowing, and team meetings. There are lots of other benefits to working at Change Grow Live including:
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with length of service)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Weekly wellbeing hour
  • Discounts on retailers through our You at Work Portal
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
  • Mentoring Scheme
  • National forums: LGBTQ+ Forum, Trans and Non-binary forum, Accessibility Forum, Equality Forum etc.
Change Grow Live are committed to creating an inclusive environment, which celebrates difference and allows our staff and the people we support to flourish. We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in the workplace. If you need us to make the process more accessible, please contact our Service Manager Sharon.bolesworth@cgl.org.uk and we will see how we can help you. Throughout the application process, you should aim to demonstrate evidence of the skills and qualities specified in the job description. We would encourage you to look at our website and message us on if you would like to speak with a member of the team/visit the service prior to attending any interviews.If shortlisted, your interview will take place the agreed date. The interview process will likely last around 2-3 hours and will involve a Competency based interview, Values based interview and a written task.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. Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date: 16/9/2025 Closing Date: 3/9/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Sharon Bolesworth | sharon.bolesworth@cgl.org.uk | 07741900829 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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