Community Educator

Change Grow Live; Crewe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellness hour and Wellness hub

Pension scheme

Discounts for shopping/cinema/holidays

Training, progression opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Crewe/Macclesfield seeks a Community Educator to design and deliver targeted training for Cheshire East communities. You will use digital and in-person methods, planning and evaluating sessions while promoting harm reduction messages.

The role focuses on engaging diverse partners, managing risks, and delivering high-impact campaigns. 37.5 hours weekly, with pro rata pay for part-time roles, and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering interventions for service users.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with IT skills.
• Independent worker with strong time management and prioritisation.
• Strong understanding of interventions, services and best practices.
• Collaborate with diverse professionals and stakeholders.
• Navigate change while prioritising service users.
• Understand information governance and safeguarding requirements.
• Pursue ongoing learning to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of training and awareness sessions to audiences with varying knowledge.
• Utilise digital platforms and face-to-face delivery methods.
• Plan and evaluate training or education programmes.
• Organise events and campaigns to raise awareness.
• Ensure risk management and Health & Safety at events.
• Develop promotional materials and content.
• Create campaigns targeting identified cohorts.
• Produce reports on campaign effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Keep up to date with national and local substance misuse priorities.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

IT skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Information governance

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Live are 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 treatment and care options.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Educator to join us at our service. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering targeted training and education sessions to Cheshire East communities and partner organisations.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

Where: Crewe or Macclesfield base

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week

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.

Responsibilities

About the Role:

• Delivery of training and awareness raising sessions with audiences of varying levels of knowledge.
• Utilise digital platforms to deliver sessions as well as face to face delivery.
• Planning and evaluation of training or education programmes.
• Organising events and campaigns to promote or raise awareness of messages.
• Responsibility for risk management and Health & Safety requirements of the delivered training events
• Developing promotional or awareness raising materials and content.
• Developing campaigns to raise awareness of subject matter focussed on identified cohorts.
• Produce reports on the effectiveness of harm reduction campaigns and messages using qualitative and quantitative mechanisms
• Understanding of current developments and priorities in substance misuse policy at a national and local level.

What we are looking for:

• Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users
• Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
• Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Hold a strong understanding of interventions, services, and best practices.
• Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
• Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
• Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.

What We Offer:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.

• A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
• A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A warm and supportive team environment.
• Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Generous refer a friend scheme.

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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

5/10/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Beverley Nixon | [e-mail]

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.