Change Grow Live
Community Educator
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Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Community Educator to join us at our service. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering targeted training and education sessions to Cheshire East communities and partner organisations.
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
Where:
Crewe or Macclesfield base
Hours:
Full time, 37.5 per week
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.
Responsibilities
About the Role:
- Delivery of training and awareness raising sessions with audiences of varying levels of knowledge.
- Utilise digital platforms to deliver sessions as well as face to face delivery.
- Planning and evaluation of training or education programmes.
- Organising events and campaigns to promote or raise awareness of messages.
- Responsibility for risk management and Health & Safety requirements of the delivered training events.
- Developing promotional or awareness raising materials and content.
- Developing campaigns to raise awareness of subject matter focused on identified cohorts.
- Produce reports on the effectiveness of harm reduction campaigns and messages using qualitative and quantitative mechanisms.
- Understanding of current developments and priorities in substance misuse policy at a national and local level.
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What we are looking for:
- Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users.
- 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 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.
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.
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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.
Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.
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.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date
6/8/2026
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
beverley nixon | beverley.nixon@cgl.org.uk | 07780635758
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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