Brief Intervention Engagement Worker

Brief Intervention Engagement Worker
Location: Coventry
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week (rota including weekends)
Contract: Fixed Term unitl 22nd of January 2027 (maternity cover)

About Us

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to helping people make positive changes. We provide compassionate, person-centred support in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our values guide everything we do:
Be open. Be compassionate. Be bold.

The Role

We are seeking a resilient and motivated individual with existing knowledge of mental health practices and experience or understanding of substance misuse to support people experiencing recovery challenges. You will provide timely interventions, help individuals access appropriate services, and build meaningful, supportive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and support individuals with substance misuse issues
• Carry out assessments and identify appropriate treatment pathways
• Coordinate clinical assessments with nursing teams
• Work with partner agencies to support service users
• Deliver harm-reduction advice and brief interventions
• Maintain referral records and documentation
• Manage safeguarding concerns appropriately

About You

• Experience or understanding of substance misuse
• Strong communication and IT skills
• Able to work independently and manage priorities
• Flexible, including occasional evening work
• Willing to conduct home visits (driving licence desirable)
• Knowledge of mental health practices
• Team-focused with strong collaboration skills
• Committed to safeguarding and professional development

What We Offer

• Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
• Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

Application Tip:
Use your supporting statement to clearly demonstrate how your experience meets the role requirements.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.