Outreach & Engagement Worker (YP Service)

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.

Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

We’re excited to offer an opportunity in our Kirklees Young People's Service for an Outrech and Engagement Worker with the passion, skills, and experience to support young people facing challenges around substance use and related needs. This role is key in ensuring timely, tailored interventions that make a real difference.

A key part of this role is building meaningful relationships with community partners and stakeholders. You'll spend time nurturing trust—not only in our service, but in you as a practitioner. You’ll also work closely with local teams to share knowledge, coordinate support, and ensure a joined-up approach that truly benefits the communities we serve.

Where: Kirklees. The majority of your time will be spent in the community, engaging directly with children and young people and working with a range of partners across Kirklees. Some of your time will be spent providing support remotely including online and telephone.  

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependant on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time hours)

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.

About the role:

• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key community partners/stakeholders, e.g., police, community safety, local-residents, youth services. Maintain the local partners and stakeholders resource library.
• Develop and maintain an annual diary of planned community engagement events, as well as mapping out service development & networking opportunities.
• Work closely with the service education and housing leads as well as EIC and Volunteer leads to ensure that appropriate workshops are delivered holistically alongside a program of detached community work.
• Work closely with service Volunteer Lead and volunteers/student placements, to ensure a positive a rewarding experience, including supporting with supervision and training & development work.
• Actively support and develop the services digital offer of interventions, including developing content for use on social media (e.g., Instagram/TikTok).

To discover more about the key responsibilities, please take a look at the full Job Description.

About you:

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong background in working with young people and/or young adults

• Experience within community service settings (e.g., youth work, mental health, substance use, sexual health)

• Good understanding of the challenges faced by 16–25-year-olds

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and professional accountability

• Familiarity with local support services and referral pathways for young people

• Experience in risk-informed approaches, including use of dynamic risk assessments

• Relevant qualification in youth work, social care, psychology (or willingness to work towards this)

• Awareness of the effects, risks, and harm reduction strategies related to common substances

Abilities & Skills

• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal, able to engage diverse audiences

• Warm, professional, and non-judgemental approach to supporting young people

• Skilled in community outreach, with a mindful approach to safety and behaviour management

• Creative contributor to digital content (e.g., social media and promotional materials)

• Flexible and focused, able to meet targets and respond to changing priorities

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a supportive team

• Positive, proactive, and highly motivated

 What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
• 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 ensure you fully complete the personal statement in the screening questions, outlining how you meet the person specification and job criteria.   

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)

If you are passionate, eager to learn and develop your skills in working with young people who need support in relation to their drug and alcohol use – then this might be a perfect opportunity for you!