Change Grow Live
Family Resilience Worker
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Family Support Worker (Substance Misuse)
About the Organisation
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to making a difference in our society. Our mission is to empower Service Users through support, respect, and care, treating each individual uniquely.
Core Values:
- Be open
- Be compassionate
- Be bold
Role Summary
We are seeking a passionate individual to join our family team based at our Knowsley service. This fixed-term secondment (6 months) enables you to not only support but empower families navigating drug and/or alcohol-related challenges, collaborating closely with parents and children's social care to deliver a high-quality and consistent service.
📍 Location: Knowsley 🌐 Contract Terms:
- Full-time hours: 37.5 per week
- Fixed-term secondment: 6 months
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialised support to families, ensuring access to tailored interventions.
- Act as an advocate for service users, coordinating with external partnership services.
- Guide social (re)integration, reinforcing recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.
- Adhere to CGL policies and safety protocols, particularly in lone working and health & safety.
- Work with families to address substance misuse concerns and expedite rapid and flexible interventions as needed.
- Collaborate closely with partners, including Knowsley Social Care, while attending multi-agency meetings and filing reports.
- Ensure seamless integration with mental health services, criminal justice agencies, and local community groups.
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About You
We are seeking candidates who match our mission and values, with the following qualities:
✔ Experience encouraging multi-agency coordination to achieve impactful outcomes for populations affected by substance misuse.
✔ A strong background in substance misuse, familiarity with relevant policies, laws, and best practices.
✔ Safeguarding expertise and practical experience within substance misuse contexts.
✔ Insight into the unique challenges faced by families impacted by parental substance misuse.
✔ Elevated soft skills, including communication, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
✔ Local area knowledge to effectively direct families toward community-based support.
Benefits & Perks
We offer more than just a salary—we prioritise employee wellness, growth, and recognition:
- Leave Policies: Up to 25 paid leave days, plus 30 days after 5 years with bonuses including a complimentary day/year for each year served.
- Health & Wellness: Dedicated "Wellness hour" weekly, Wellness hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial & Career Security: Contributory pension scheme.
- Employee Discounts: Savings on retail, cinemas, holidays, and more.
- Career Development: Extensive training, mentorship, and progression opportunities.
- Support Programme: Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £100 per successful referral).
- Family Culture: Fun, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
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Notes & Important Information
Applications must be submitted directly—we do not engage recruitment agencies. Visa sponsorship unavailable—applicants must possess valid UK work rights.
📅 Application Closing Date: 12/7/2026 🟢 Interview Date: 20/7/2026
Salary (pro-rata for part-time): ⬜ CGL Points: 23–28 🚫 Outside London Weighting: N/A £28,557.79 - £32,802.41
Next Steps & Contact
For queries, connect with: Hayley Allen 📧 hayley.allen@cgl.org.uk 📞 0151 482 6291
DBS Check Required: An enhanced/excluded-DBS disclosure will be processed.
Apply early! This role may be filled early due to high applicant volume.
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