Young Adults Worker

Join Change Grow Live in Sefton for an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people!

We're dedicated to changing lives with our Rise Up service and we're on the lookout for a passionate Young Adults Worker to join us on this incredible journey.

At Change Grow Live, we believe in treating each individual with respect and empathy. Our team embodies our core values of openness, compassion, and boldness every day, striving to help people change their lives and reach their full potential.

In the Young Adults Worker role, you'll be at the heart of an innovative project dedicated to engaging young adults. It's not just about a usual drug and alcohol service; it's about providing non-judgmental, fact-based support to empower informed choices and safety.

Join our Sefton team and become a valued member of our close-knit team! Led by a caring service manager and supported by compassionate staff, we're dedicated to making a positive impact, fostering hope, and building brighter futures for everyone. Your presence will make a significant difference, and we can't wait to welcome you on

Where: Sefton

Hours: Full Time 37.5 per week

Please note: 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:
You’ll primarily support young adults aged 18–24 in the community, with some work involving under-18s. This role includes:

• Managing a caseload of young adults using alcohol and/or drugs across Sefton.
• Conducting assessments, care planning, and delivering 1:1 psychosocial and digital interventions.
• Facilitating group work, outreach, and community events.
• Providing harm reduction advice and brief interventions.
• Working in partnership with agencies, attending safeguarding meetings, and delivering training.
• Excellent engagement and partnership skills.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding for children, young people and adults.

About You:

• Utilise your expertise in working with young individuals to create a meaningful difference.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the present-day challenges encountered by this specific demographic.
• Show empathy and understanding towards issues revolving around drug and alcohol use.
• Excel in cultivating robust and supportive professional connections.
• Leverage your experience in fostering strong collaborations with both internal and external partners.
• Your knowledge and hands-on experience in working with young individuals who engage in substance use will be invaluable. Additionally, your proficiency in delivering training across diverse audiences and settings will significantly contribute to the role.

Benefits Include:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Wellness initiatives and support programs.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and perks.
• Supportive team environment.
• Fantastic training and career development opportunities.

Thrive in a supportive team environment that values your growth. Take advantage of exceptional training and ample career development opportunities to fuel your aspirations.

If you're passionate about empowering young adults, helping them make informed choices, and building a brighter future, then this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Please read the attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification.

Join us at Change Grow Live and let's start this incredible journey together! Apply now and let's talk.

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.

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

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

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

See the attached job description for full details.