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At Change Grow Live, we are unwavering in our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services. We offer support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring 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. We strive to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.
We are looking for a dedicated Probation Link Worker to join our Camden team! Your focus will be to deliver interventions to service users identified through the criminal justice system to reduce substance misuse related harm to each service user and the wider community and to reduce re-offending.
Where: Camden
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time)
Allowance: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting pro rata (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time)
ResponsibilitiesAbout the role:
Provide structured advice, interventions, and training for individuals referred by prisons, offender management teams, or courts within the National Probation Service (NPS).Work closely with Offender Managers to raise awareness of available services.Assess needs, develop support plans, and coordinate with probation and treatment services for smooth transitions.Assist individuals in police custody due to substance misuse, encouraging them to seek help.Facilitate information sharing and collaboration to support individuals transitioning back into the community.Work with local communities and partners to provide overdose prevention information.Conduct screenings, assessments, and referrals while sharing local support resources.Delivering on-site clinics at Approved Premises, providing accessible support, assessments, and interventions for residents in a familiar setting.
What We're Looking For:
We're on the lookout for individuals who are truly passionate about understanding and addressing substance misuse issues. If you bring significant experience in a related field, your expertise could be the spark that leads to transformation.
Exceptional communication, both spoken and written, isn't just a requirement; it's a powerful tool for making a real impact for our service users.
Our team is fueled by a proactive spirit that's driven by the desire to make a difference to those who use our service.
Our team thrives on navigating change gracefully while never losing sight of the needs of the individuals we're here to support.
If you have an intrinsic drive to seek personal and professional growth and a genuine passion for nurturing the growth of others, ..
We're seeking team players who are ready to collaborate with our in-house specialists, providing vital support to individuals on their journey to overcoming addiction.
What we will give to you:
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) increasing annually for the first five years of service.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.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe Inner London Weighting (£4,072.06) Closing Date 16/2/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Matthew Worboys | matthew.worboys@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
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