Resilience Worker

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Us as a Resilience Worker

At Change Grow Live, we believe in the power of compassion to change lives. We’re seeking a dedicated Resilience Worker to join our team, working with people aged16-25 in supported accommodation who are facing challenges related to substance use.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a new and innovative approach to meeting the needs of those aged 16-25 living in Nottinghamshire County Council’s supported accommodation provision. You’ll be working in close partnership with colleagues from Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust, Nottinghamshire County Council and the supported accommodation providers as part of a new Multi-Disciplinary Team. No two days are the same in this role, and flexibility, curiosity, and active listening are essential qualities.

Where: County Wide, Nottinghamshire 

Hours:  Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Full Tine Salary:  £27,449.52 - £31,529.41 Pro Rata (Dependent on experience)

About The Role:

• Engage those aged 16-25 who have substance use needs: Provide them with appropriate information, advice, and range of interventions to support their health and wellbeing needs. This may include facilitating access to and supporting clinical interventions.
• Complete comprehensive screening and assessments: Work holistically to develop individual care plans that incorporate integrated care and transition support that will enable progression in addressing the persons substance use and related outcomes.
• Commitment to Safeguarding: Demonstrate commitment to information governance processes and safeguarding principles as well as  working in partnership to promote welfare and increase safety.
• To advocate and empower others: This involves access and engagement with partnership and community services, including participating in all relevant multi-agency meetings.
• Focus on wellbeing: Enabling people to lead safer, healthier, and more purposeful lives: reducing risk and increasing resilience.

About You:

• Experience of working with the targeted age group or in similar settings: Applicants who have experience in similar fields such as health, housing, criminal justice or care services are strongly encouraged. Your ability to demonstrate relevant transferable skills will be required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practise: In relation to those aged 16-25
• Some understanding of drug and alcohol Issues.
• Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice.
• Awareness of values led approaches to support
• Have excellent team working and interpersonal skills: This involves maintaining a highly cooperative approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives.

Benefits:  Alongside Job satisfaction you will also receive:

• Extensive induction, Training and Development plan: We understand that some aspects of the work will be new to people so we will ensure that you are provided with the relevant support and guidance from your first day, through your induction and beyond via training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually for the first five years in-service.
• Wellness Support: Benefit from a paid 'Wellness' hour each week, along with wellness support and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension Scheme: Contribute to your future with our contributory pension scheme.
• Various Benefits: Access discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, holidays, and more.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a supportive team environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Participate in our refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers for successful referrals.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference with Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and begin your journey today.

 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.

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through or for an informal conversation, please contact us on the details below. Please note that we’re also able to offer the opportunity for informal meetings with the existing teams and a chance to visit the supported accommodation providers where you would be based for the majority of your working week.

For more information about who we are and what we do please visit our website:

Nottinghamshire | Change Grow Live

Karl.leivers@cgl.org.uk

Craig.white@notsscc.gov.uk

Full Time Young Persons Support Worker, Nottinghamshire, Substance Misuse

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 16/09/24.

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