Group Worker Apprentice

Join Change Grow Live in Walsall as an Apprentice Recovery Worker!

At Change Grow Live, we’re a charity dedicated to empowering individuals and creating lasting positive change in their lives. Guided by the values Be Open, Be Compassionate, and Be Bold, our team works to support people in changing the direction of their lives, growing as individuals, and living life to its fullest potential.

As an apprentice with CGL, you have the opportunity to grow and learn whilst earning. Our apprentices will have a starting salary of £15,037.56 during their first year. After 12 months, your earnings will adjust to match the National Minimum Wage for your age. There is no age limit on being an apprentice so if you are interested in building a career with us, apply now!

We’re excited to announce opportunities for Apprentice Recovery Workers to join our team in Walsall! We’re looking for passionate individuals to help us make a meaningful impact. If you’re eager to contribute to a compassionate, supportive environment, this role is perfect for you!

As an Apprentice Recovery Worker, you will play an important part in delivering inclusive, person-centred support to those accessing our services. While following Change Grow Live's policies and values, you will help ensure that everyone we work with feels respected, valued, and empowered. You will also maintain confidentiality and uphold our commitment to equal opportunities, health, and safety for all staff, volunteers, and the people we support.

During your apprenticeship, you will be working towards the Level 2 Adult Care qualification over the duration of 15 months.

Please apply directly to Lifetime via the following link: lifetimetraining.co.uk/personal/apprenticeship-vacancies/?vacancyreference=244258 

What You’ll Learn During Your Apprenticeship:

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll gain skills and experience in areas such as:

• You’ll take the lead in facilitating a weekly Welcome Group, one per hub across three hubs.

• Each week, you’ll also co-facilitate or lead a range of smaller structured groups, such as SMART Recovery, 5 Ways to Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Sleep & Nutrition, and more.

• There may also be the opportunity to support the Pre-Rehab Group, running one session in each hub.

• In addition to group facilitation, you’ll carry a small caseload of low-level service users, offering light-touch, person-centred support as needed.

• Building therapeutic relationships and delivering personalised care plans with training and support.
• Collecting and accurately recording information and data.
• Understanding and applying risk assessments and management processes, including completing relevant documentation.
• Collaborating with prescribing clinicians, nurses, psychologists, and other team members.
• Learning to develop and access ‘recovery resources,’ as well as peer and mutual support groups, to help individuals build their own recovery strategies…and much more!

For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Role Specifics.

About You:

We’re looking for someone with:

• An interest in the social care field, particularly in substance use and recovery.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to collaborate with managers, colleagues, and peers to achieve shared goals.
• Effective time management and the ability to work independently when needed.
• Familiarity with IT applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A commitment to personal and professional development, with a proactive approach to learning.
• A passion for creating positive outcomes for the people we support and for yourself.

What We’ll Offer You:

• 25 days of holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years.
• A paid “Wellness” hour each week, along with access to a Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Access to a wide range of benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for training, career development, and progression.
• A Refer-a-Friend scheme.
• Protected Learning Time.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship if you require it to work in the UK. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, and you’re ready to start your apprenticeship journey with Change Grow Live, 

please apply directly to Lifetime via the following link: lifetimetraining.co.uk/personal/apprenticeship-vacancies/?vacancyreference=244258