Change Grow Live
Engagement Worker
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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.
Role Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen within Change Grow Live for an Engagement Worker. The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.
In this role, you’ll be working as part of the Drug and Alcohol Team, based within a prison setting. Our core responsibility is to assess individuals and provide appropriate support to help them achieve their drug and alcohol related goals. This involves understanding their individual needs, identifying areas of risk, and working collaboratively with them to develop appropriate support and treatment plans.
Location: Hull
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Please note: 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.
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Responsibilities
- Engage with individuals experiencing substance misuse challenges, offering advice, support, and recovery-focused interventions.
- Conduct triage and personalised assessments to identify the best pathways for structured treatment.
- Conduct substance screening and blood-borne viruses testing alongside completing AUDIT and SADQ screening tools.
- Coordinate clinical assessments with the nursing team as needed.
- Liaise with partner agencies to ensure seamless service user engagement.
- Deliver robust harm-reduction advice and brief interventions during the triage and personalised assessment process.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the referral into treatment pathway.
- Monitor and maintain the referrals coming into treatment to ensure our clients are able to access appropriate treatment in a timely manner.
- Proactively manage any safeguarding concerns that arise during the triage process, including the completion of ongoing referrals.
About You
We’re seeking a proactive and compassionate individual with:
- A solid understanding of substance misuse and experience in a similar field.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong IT proficiency.
- The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise competing demands.
- A flexible approach, with the capacity to occasionally work late evenings and weekends.
- A willingness to conduct home visits where needed, making a valid driver’s license an advantage.
- Knowledge of mental health interventions and best practices.
- A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate with diverse professionals and stakeholders.
- A commitment to safeguarding and adherence to information governance processes.
- A drive for continuous learning and professional growth, including supporting the development of colleagues.
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Salary
CGL points 20 to 21 (£26,296.03 - £27,165.10)
ILW / OLW / Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date
4/10/2026
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Rosanne Mendham | rosanne.mendham@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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