Change Grow Live
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Volunteer Entry Into Service (EIS) Engagement
Volunteer Opportunity – Primary Care Assessment Team (PCAT), RISE Consortium
About the Organisation
Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of service users by offering tailored support in a safe, respectful environment. Our core values—‘be open, be compassionate and be bold'—guide us in achieving our mission: to help individuals change direction, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We are part of RISE, an integrated, end-to-end treatment and recovery service for Ealing residents aged 18+, led by Change Grow Live, Central and North West London NHS Mental Health Trust, and Build on Belief (a service user-led organisation). The service provides a wide range of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions to address alcohol and substance misuse.
About the Role
A new Primary Care Assessment Team (PCAT) within RISE has been established to:
- Navigate Ealing residents accessing GP or hospital services with alcohol/illicit drug concerns but currently not engaged in structured treatment.
- Engage, assess, and referred service users to RISE as appropriate.
- Provide psycho-social support within primary care settings.
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As a volunteer in this role, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team—including Recovery Practitioners, Doctors, Nurses, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists—to deliver high-quality, tailored support from the point of entry into RISE.
Key features of the team: ✅ Peripatetic – No fixed place of work. You will operate across various venues, such as:
- GP Surgeries
- Substance Misuse Hubs
- Home visits
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting service users through their treatment and recovery journey
- Collaborating with the team to provide:
- Screening and assessment
- Pharmacological support
- Psycho-social interventions (including:
- Cognitive & behavioural-based therapies
- Motivational interviewing techniques)
- Developing recovery plans and facilitating onward referrals
- Reducing drug- and alcohol-related harm to both service users and the wider community
- Promoting community involvement, including carer and service user engagement
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The role requires flexible working to meet community demand, balancing scheduling needs with service priorities.
Support & Development
To ensure your success in this volunteering role, you will receive:
- Regular supervision
- Reflective practice & clinical supervision
- Access to a team contact for ongoing advice
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Commitment to upholding the charity’s core values of openness, compassion, and boldness
Security Clearance Required:
- Completion of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory for this role.
Questions?
Contact Rachel O'Shea at: 07919 609 416
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