Senior Worker/ Practitioner

Change Grow Live; Wells; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Wellness hour

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Training and progression

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Change Grow Live in the UK is seeking a Senior Worker/Practitioner to assess and engage service users with complex needs, ensuring the right intervention at the right time. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team and act as a practice lead within the service to support recovery and social reintegration.

Based in Wirral, the role is 37.5 hours per week, on a fixed-term contract of 12 months. You will manage a challenging caseload, adhere to information governance and DBS requirements, and

Qualifications

• Experience in drug and alcohol issues.
• Experience in substance misuse services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management and prioritisation.
• Understanding of mental health interventions.
• Collaborative teamwork with diverse professionals.
• Adherence to information governance and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide unwavering support to service users from initial contact through recovery.
• Hold a caseload of complex service users and deliver high-quality care.
• Screening, assessment, and recovery planning with onward referrals.
• Implement tailored interventions to reduce harm from opiate use.
• Ensure a comprehensive recovery-focused plan including post-care support.
• Collaborate with partner organisations and mutual aid networks.
• Advocate for involvement of families and communities.
• Serve as a voice for service users in accessing services.
• Promote social reintegration and recovery-focused outcomes.

Skills

Substance misuse experience

IT skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Worker/ Practitionerwho has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users with complex needs. You will ensure that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.

Where: Wirral

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract of 12 months

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:

The post holder will work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team at the service named above, to deliver high quality provision to service users. As a Senior Worker the post holder will be expected to work with service users with complex needs and act as a practice lead within the service.

• Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.

• Hold a caseload of our most complex service users and provide excellent care

• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referrals.

• Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.

• Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.

• Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.

• Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.

• Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.

• Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.

About You:

• Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field.

• Previous experience working in substance misuse

• 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 mental health 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.

• 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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 28 to 30 (£32,802.41 - £35,069.56)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

2/11/2026

Closing Date

23/10/2026

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

Serena Harbison | [e-mail] | 07551802600

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