Change Grow Live
Children and Families Worker
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Change Grow Live – Children and Family Worker (Buckinghamshire) Roles
About the Organisation
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to supporting individuals through change, respect, and empowerment within a safe space. Guided by the values of being ‘open, compassionate, and bold’, we strive to help people transform their lives, grow personally, and reach their full potential.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Children and Family Worker to join our Buckinghamshire team, supporting children and young people (under 18) who are affected by parental drug or alcohol misuse.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one support for CYP (Children & Young People) in a confidential environment
- Use a young person-centred approach to empower them through interventions, activities, and emotional wellbeing resources (e.g., games, arts, crafts)
- Work in partnership with other young people’s services across Buckinghamshire
- Maintain records, ensuring attention to detail for admin tasks while prioritising hands-on engagement
- Work flexibly across operational sites, requiring a full UK driving licence and access to a car
Training and Development are key at Change Grow Live—we offer ample opportunities to support your role effectively.
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About the Role (Key Objectives)
Core Duties
- Provide holistic support for children/youth affected by parental substance misuse using:
- One-to-one work, group interventions
- Whole family safeguarding approaches
- Safety planning & protectivecommittee engagement
- Proactively identify families needing Think Family / Whole Family approaches, negotiating participation in care programs
- Identify & respond to safeguarding concerns effectively
- Reduce drug/alcohol-related harm to young people and the community
- Enhance young people’s resilience, empowering them to lead safe, healthy lives
- Operate flexibly across sites when required
About You (Key Requirements)
Essential Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable experience working with young people and knowledge of their challenges
- Strong safeguarding awareness, including the Fraser Competence Framework
- Expertise in drugs/alcohol issues and related sector experience
- Familiarity with evidence-based treatment/substance misuse methods
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written) and high IT proficiency
- Ability to maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and produce reports
- Collaborative teamworking with colleagues to achieve service goals
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What We Offer
✔ 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays, rising by 1 day each year – capped at 30) ✔ Weekly paid ‘Wellness’ hour, plus a ‘Wellness’ hub & Employee Assist Programme ✔ Contributory pension scheme ✔ Benefits package (shopping/cinema/holiday discounts) ✔ Supportive team culture ✔ Training, career development, and progression opportunities ✔ Refer a friend scheme
Important Details
- Location: Buckinghamshire (UK-based sites, flexible working required)
- Contract: Permanent, with 37.5 hours per week
- Salary Scale: £28,557.79 – £32,802.41 (Growth Potential Defined Level 23-28)
- Application: Direct only—no agencies accepted
- Work Visa Policy: No sponsorship available. Applicants must have right to work in the UK at application time.
DBS Check Required: Enhanced level disclosures mandatory for this post.
For Inquiries: Stewart Balmer Email: steward.balmer@cgl.org.uk Phone: 07701351098
Deadline: [Please apply early—vacancy subject to early closure]
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