Engagement worker

Change Grow Live; Worksop; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Hour

Wellness Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Eye test vouchers

Staff discounts

Refer-a-Friend

Job summary

Change Grow Live is seeking an Engagement Worker based in Worksop with duties across Newark and Bassetlaw. You will assess and engage service users to access the right interventions at the right time.

The role requires comprehensive experience in health and social care, knowledge of substance use, strong communication and engagement skills, and the ability to work across multiple sites with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health and social care.
• Sound knowledge of substance use.
• Strong skills in communication, engagement, assessment, recovery planning and risk management.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of interventions including front-of-house engagement, needle exchange, assessments, risk assessments and management plans.
• Group work, drop-ins and outreach to build recovery capital and promote long-term recovery.
• Cover across Worksop, Newark and Bassetlaw sites with flexible hours to meet service needs.

Skills

Engagement

Communication

Assessment

Recovery planning

Risk management

Group work

Outreach

Job description

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.

An opportunity has arisen within Nottinghamshire Change Grow Live for an Engagement Worker. The role is based at our Worksop site, with the expectation of covering both the Newark and Bassetlaw areas. The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.

Location Worksop, Bassetlaw and Newark

Hours Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type Fixed Term until 31st of March 2027

• 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

The successful candidate will adopt a positive, holistic and empowering approach to support adults entering and progressing through recovery-focused substance misuse services. The aim is to enhance opportunities for service users and support sustainable, positive treatment outcomes.

The role involves delivering a range of interventions, including front-of-house engagement, needle exchange, assessments, risk assessments and management plans. It may also include group work, drop-ins, and outreach, all aimed at building recovery capital and promoting long-term recovery and social reintegration.

Flexibility is essential, as the post requires working across various sites and adjusting hours to meet service needs.

Applicants should have relevant experience in health and social care, sound knowledge of substance use, and strong skills in communication, engagement, assessment, recovery planning and risk management. The ability to work well under pressure is crucial for delivering high-quality service.

We care about your wellbeing, offering a paid 'Wellness Hour' each week, a dedicated Wellness Hub, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it. You'll benefit from a contributory pension scheme, free eye test vouchers, and access to a wide range of staff discounts, from shopping and cinema trips to holidays and more. We also offer a generous Refer-a-Friend scheme. Most importantly, you'll be joining a friendly, compassionate team where your development is encouraged, and your career can grow through our ongoing training and progression opportunities. At CGL, you're not just doing a job - you're making a difference, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

CGL points 20 to 23 (£26,296.03 - £28,557.79)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

4/9/2026

Katie Tuska | [e-mail] | 07976467187

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