Outreach Lead

1625 Outreach is no normal drug and alcohol service. It is an innovative and forward-thinking project, with a proven track record of effectively engaging young people and young adults.

Our ethos is centred around the principles of harm reduction, we provide non-judgmental, fact-based, information and advice surrounding drug and alcohol use and the associated risks. We aim to give young people and young adults the knowledge and skills to make more informed choices, to keep themselves and their peers aware, safe, and well when it comes to drugs/alcohol.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Lead to join our service. You will also work closely with the services dedicated education lead & community connector, supporting with education-based workshops across the city & county, as well as facilitating interventions at organised events like music festivals, freshers, and pride.

Additionally, our service volunteers & students on placement will support you, in return you will provide them with guidance and supervision as they develop their skills and experience. Addressing emerging needs is paramount when working with young people and young adults in this setting. You will need to expect the unexpected, don’t worry though, you will experience a lot of fun and enjoyment in this role.

Where: Derby

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £27,449.53 - £31,529.41 per year

Contract: Permanent

About the role:

• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key community partners/stakeholders
• To work in a safe & risk informed way, ensuring personal safety as well as the safety of colleagues and young people/young adults is at the forefront of outreach delivery
• Facilitating evidence-based outreach activities with young people & young adults, to a high standard of delivery
• Work closely with the service community connector to identify and deliver outreach focused community engagement events
• Commit to safeguarding young people & young adults, adhering to local policies, and facilitating onward referrals to partner agencies where required/appropriate
• To advocate and empower young people & young adults, with an emphasis on promoting the services ethos associated with the principles of harm reduction
• To work flexibly & holistically to meet the needs of young people, young adults, and the service collectively

About you:

• Considerable knowledge & experience of working with young people and/or young adults
• Experience of working within a community service setting - e.g., youth work, drug & alcohol, mental health, sexual health, community safety
• Knowledge of the issues faced by young people & young adults
• Working knowledge of safeguarding children & vulnerable adults, with an understanding of professional accountability
• Working knowledge of effects, risks, and harm reduction in relation to substances relevant to age range (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to present complex messages effectively to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to effectively facilitate/deliver community-based outreach – considering ‘challenging’ behaviour & personal safety

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.