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The best people have one thing in common.
They care.
At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.
Are you experienced, skilled, and passionate about making a meaningful difference? We're seeking a dedicated Hospital and Primary Care Link Worker to engage and assess our service users, ensuring they receive timely, personalised interventions that cater to their unique needs. For this role you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a wide range of treatment interventions and programmes.
Location: Sites throughout East Sussex
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026
Responsibilities About the Role:Carry out triage and assessments Provide evidence based harm reduction services, including needle exchangeAssist and carry out appropriate screening processes including urine and saliva tests.Provide support for home-based treatments and provide education and support to patients, their families and significant others.Work with partnership organisations to develop and sustain effective comprehensive treatment pathways and broaden the client’s recovery plan accordingly.Attend Hospital and GP multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to patient specific care plans to improve health and risk of hospital attendance.Ensure that all safeguarding issues, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults, are dealt with in accordance to CGL policies and procedures, and local and national statutory requirements.Present a professional image and actively promote the service at all times to service users, other stakeholders, partnership organisations and the general public.To assess clients needs as required using evidenced based tools and making onward referrals to specialist agencies, where necessary.
What we are looking for:
Experience of Drug and Alcohol Treatment services or other similar background.Experience in Alcohol Liaison Work.Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.Ability to drive and hold business insurance.What We Offer:
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.Participation in a contributory pension scheme.A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.A warm and supportive team environment.Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.Generous refer a friend scheme.
If this resonates with you and you're eager to embark on a fulfilling journey with Change Grow Live, we'd be delighted to connect with 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.
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.
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)
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,449.52 - £31,529.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 31/3/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Catherine Smith | Catherine.smith@cgl.org.uk | 07771307687 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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