Are you passionate about creating positive change and supporting individuals through their recovery journeys? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals from all backgrounds to join our inclusive team.
Why Work with Us?At Change Grow Live, we are committed to empowering every person who comes through our doors. We believe in providing a safe and supportive space where everyone is respected and valued, and where individuals can rebuild their lives and thrive. Our core values—Be open, be compassionate, and be bold—guide us in delivering personalised care and treatment options that are as diverse as the people we support. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a role where inclusion and care are at the heart of everything we do, this is your opportunity!
Where: Camden
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary Range : £31,529.41 - £33,708.57 per year (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time)
Allowance: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time)
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
Support the service to deliver effective harm reduction services including: Naloxone & Nitazene test distribution, Needle Exchange services, dry blood spot testing.Support the Camden leadership team to reduce drug and/or alcohol related deaths by ensuring all service users have access to the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe.Lead on the services needle exchange and upskill new staff to deliver this effectivelySupport partnerships lead in delivering harm reduction and NSO training to a range of partners including street outreach teams and hostel staffUpskill all new staff by delivering in-house harm reduction training.Work with Lead Nurse and Team Leaders to ensure all service users have access to Naloxone and Nitazene testing strips.Carry a small caseload of service users who need enhanced support to reduce the risk of drug/alcohol related harm.Support the development of harm reduction peer mentors at the service.
What we are looking for:
Experience in coaching / training/delivering effective presentationsExperience of working with our service user group as a practitionerA solid understanding of the risks associated with drug and alcohol use including new synthetic opioidsDemonstrable experience delivering effective harm reduction interventions.Experience delivering needle exchange services and a solid understanding of blood borne viruses and dry blood spot testingExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, complemented by proficient IT abilities.Proactive, self-driven, excellent time management, and prioritisation skills.Proficient knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.A keen interest in harm reduction interventions and a commitment to the safety of our service users.Strong interpersonal skills, fostering partnerships with diverse stakeholders.Ability to manage change effectively while prioritising service user needs.Commitment to information governance processes and necessary safeguards.Passion for continuous learning and development, contributing to the growth of others.
What we will give to you:
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 usPaid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist ProgrammeContributory pension schemeA great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.A friendly and supportive teamTraining, career development & progression opportunitiesRefer a Friend Scheme
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities. Please ensure you fully complete the personal statement in the screening questions, outlining how you meet the person specification and job criteria.
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.
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 28 to 30 (£31,529.41 - £33,708.57) ILW / OLW /Fringe Inner London Weighting (£4,072.06) Closing Date 2/3/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Amy Blake | amy.blake@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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