Intervention Worker

Change Grow Live; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellness hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts for shopping, cinema, etc.

Friendly and supportive team

Training, career development &progress

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Manchester is seeking an Intervention Worker to support service users through triage, psychosocial interventions and coordinated care within a compassionate team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) on a fixed-term contract to 31/03/2028, with a robust benefits package and a focus on community-based recovery.

You will work with individuals facing substance misuse challenges, promoting collaboration with carers and partners and helping people access appropriate treatment

Qualifications

• Has a solid understanding of substance misuse issues.
• Commitment to collaborative working and building partnerships.
• Strong time management and initiative-taking abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and foster effective relationships.
• Dedication to embracing and promoting our values and vision.

Responsibilities

• Supporting service users in accessing treatment through personalised triage assessments.
• Delivering brief and psychosocial interventions, individually or in groups, for those using alcohol and non-opiate substances.
• Documenting interventions accurately and promptly to ensure a seamless treatment process.
• Promoting involvement from carers, service users, and the community to create a collaborative support network.
• Supporting social reintegration and recovery, promoting resilience and self-determination.
• Facilitating access to mutual aid and supporting interventions for overall wellbeing.

Job description

Overview

Believe in People?

So do we.

Are you enthusiastic about creating a positive impact on the lives of those in treatment with us in Manchester? If you believe in the strength of empathy, teamwork, and making a real difference, we invite you to be a part of our compassionate team at our Manchester service.

We have a vacancy for an Intervention Worker.

At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honouring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.

Why Choose Us: At the heart of our work is our exceptional Manchester team—a diverse group of caring professionals, each playing a vital role in our unwavering dedication to supporting individuals that use our service.Together, we approach our work with care and empathy, providing comprehensive support and services to individuals facing substance misuse challenges in our community.

Location: Manchester

Hours: Full-time (37.5 per week)

Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2028

*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.

Responsibilities

About The Role:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting service users in accessing treatment through personalised triage assessments.
• Delivering brief and psychosocial interventions, whether individually or in groups, for those using alcohol and non-opiate substances.
• Documenting interventions accurately and promptly to ensure a seamless treatment process.
• Promoting involvement from carers, service users, and the community to create a collaborative support network.
• Supporting social reintegration and recovery, promoting resilience and self-determination.
• Facilitating access to mutual aid and supporting interventions for overall wellbeing.

About You:

To excel in this role, we are looking for someone who:

• Has a solid understanding of substance misuse issues and has experience in this or a related field
• Commitment to collaborative working and building partnerships.
• Strong time management and initiative-taking abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and fostering effective relationships.
• Dedication to embracing and promoting our values and vision.

Joining our team means becoming part of a compassionate community dedicated to making a difference.

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.
• 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.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & 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

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 21 to 23 (£27,165.10 - £28,557.79)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

1/12/2026

Closing Date

22/11/2026

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

Lisa Burgess | [e-mail]

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