At Change Grow Live, we're driven by our dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who use our service. We provide a supportive and respectful environment where we treat each individual as unique, working closely with them to identify the most suitable treatment and care options.
Our core values - ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ guide our team members 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're excited to welcome a dedicated Young PersonsEngagement and Recovery Worker to our vibrant Southwark service!
Our Southwark service is a vibrant, collaborative team, comprising a dedicated lineup that includes a service manager, consultant psychiatrists, medical professionals, compassionate nurses, attentive healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, passionate volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.
Together we are committed to transforming lives and fostering hope.
Your Impactful Role: As a Young PersonsEngagement and Recovery Worker, you'll create tailored interventions, placing young individuals at the centre of your approach.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Connect with young people experiencing substance use issues, offering them guidance, support, and structured interventions.
- Provide advocacy and support for young people by actively participating in all relevant multi-agency meetings.
- Collaborate with prescribing clinicians to enhance social functioning through support for substitute prescribing regimes, when necessary.
- Stay attentive to and address potential safeguarding concerns promptly and effectively.
- Cultivate a nurturing, comprehensive environment aimed at fostering positive health and well-being outcomes.
To thrive in this role, we welcome individuals who have:
- Experience in substance use intervention.
- Experience of working with young people.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with strong IT proficiency
- Proactive, autonomous, excellent time management, and priority setting abilities
- Proficiency in mental health interventions and practices
- A collaborative, supportive team player with robust interpersonal skills
- Champion for change, putting the needs of service users at the forefront
- Committed to information governance processes and ensuring safeguards are followed
We Offer You:
- Generous holiday allowance and wellness support
- Pension scheme and an array of fantastic benefits
- An inclusive, supportive, and friendly team environment
- Comprehensive training, career growth, and progression opportunities
- A rewarding refer-a-friend scheme
If you're ready to embark on this fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live and make a profound difference, we'd love to hear from you!
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.
Let's join forces and transform lives together!