Engagement & Brief Intervention Worker - Substance Use

Change Grow Live; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

paid wellness hour

wellness hub

Employee Assistance Programme

contributory pension scheme

discounts on shopping

cinema

holidays

benefits

friendly and supportive team

Training and development opportunities

refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Coventry is recruiting an Engagement Duty Worker to join the Brief Intervention team. You will support people with substance misuse issues through one-to-one and group sessions, delivering psychosocial interventions and harm-reduction advice in a compassionate, safeguarding-focused environment.

The role requires flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, and a willingness to conduct home visits.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of substance misuse and experience in a similar field.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong IT proficiency.
• Able to work independently, manage time effectively and prioritise competing demands.
• Flexible approach; occasional late evenings and weekends may be required.
• Willingness to conduct home visits; valid driver’s license advantageous.
• Knowledge of mental health interventions and safeguarding best practices.
• Team-oriented with ability to collaborate with diverse professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and information governance.
• Desire for continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals experiencing substance misuse challenges, offering advice, support, and recovery-focused interventions.
• Conduct triage and personalised assessments to identify the best pathways for structured treatment.
• Conduct substance screening and blood born virus testing alongside completing AUDIT and SADQ screening tools.
• Coordinate clinical assessments with the nursing team as needed.
• Liaise with partner agencies to ensure seamless service user engagement.
• Deliver robust harm-reduction advice and brief interventions during the triage and personalised assessment process.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the referral into treatment pathway
• Monitor and maintain the referrals coming into treatment to ensure our clients are able to access appropriate treatment in a timely manner.
• Proactively manage any safeguarding concerns that arise during the triage process. Including the completion of ongoing referrals.

Skills

Substance misuse understanding

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Independent working

Time management

Flexibility

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Willingness for home visits

Job description

Change Grow Live in Coventry is recruiting an Engagement Duty Worker to join the Brief Intervention team. You will support people with substance misuse issues through one-to-one and group sessions, delivering psychosocial interventions and harm-reduction advice in a compassionate, safeguarding-focused environment.

The role requires flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, and a willingness to conduct home visits.