Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our service users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right support and care options.
As the Think Families ‘Family Worker’, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be based at one of the locality hubs across the County. You will be providing intensive support to families who are currently on Child Protection or Child in Need Plans who have drug and/or alcohol misuse issues which could potentially be putting their children, families or themselves at risk. You will co-ordinate and deliver 1-2-1 interventions, including group based and intensive support packages, enabling families to be able to consider the impacts, identify strengths and re-build their connections to each other in order that vulnerabilities are reduced and that all family members receive the support they need.
You will ensure a positive learning environment where integrity and professionalism are paramount, whilst empowering families to ensure all attempts at positive outcomes are achieved for those using the service. You will also develop and maintain excellent working relationships with partners both internally within the multi-agency hub and externally with wider partnerships.
Where: Norfolk
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £27,449 - £31,529 dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time)
Contract: Fixed Term for 5 months
Please note that there is potential this may become a permanent position
The Role:
As a valued member of our team in Great Yarmouth, you'll be taking on a central role with responsibilities including:
To reduce drug and alcohol related harm to the individual, children, families and wider community
To promote healthier life styles and increase service user choice
To offer assertive follow up and increased retention
To promote and support individuals into both abstinence based and medically assisted forms of recovery
To provide effective case management and co- ordination of the individual’s treatment plan
To promote carer and service user involvement
About You:
To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who:
Demonstrates a solid understanding of substance misuse issues and has experience in this or a related field
Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with proficient IT skills
Takes a proactive approach, working well independently with strong time management and ability to prioritise work
Holds a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and best practices
Is a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
Can successfully manage change while prioritising the needs of those who use our service
Actively seeks learning opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, contributing to the learning and development of others.
To undertake assessments which meet specified standards and timescales
Organising and managing packages of support to enable service users to lead the fullest lives possible
To provide recovery and family coaching using a broad range of psychosocial interventions
To work in partnership with community pharmacists ensuring clear communication pathways in relation to medication and supervised consumption.
What We Offer:
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
The chance to be part of an organisation dedicated to improving lives.
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 .
Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
Training, career development & progression opportunities
Refer a Friend Scheme.
Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.
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.
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 (