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.
CGL is a fully integrated service responsible for delivering a range of interventions and we are currently seeking a Chemsex Recovery Worker to join our passionate and dedicated team in Newham.
Where: Newham
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting (paid pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026
*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.
ResponsibilitiesAbout the role:
Support individuals engaging in or impacted by those engaged in ChemsexCo-develop and deliver workshops covering ham reduction and relapse prevention skills specific to LGBTQiA+ individuals engaging in ChemsexDeliver outreach and support at partner locations, including local sexual health services, live sex venues and LGBTQiA+ community venuesBuild relationships and collaborations within the sexual health and drug & alcohol sectorDeliver assessments and care planning to support LGBTQIA+ individuals in meeting individual goals
About you:
Demonstrable relevant experience in crisis support/intervention, key working/case management, group facilitation and peer-led interventionsExperience in the field of substance misuse or a related field is preferred but we will welcome applications from all backgrounds if you share our values and are committed to learnSpecific knowledge of the substance use and sexual health needs of LGBTQiA+ individualsHave a flair for developing productive multidisciplinary relationshipsExperience of defining, developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions and servicesAn ability to collaborate with people from a wide range of backgrounds in a variety of settings in a respectful and empowering way
What we will give to you:
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 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 Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers if candidate is successful.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.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 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14) Interview Date 31/7/2025 Closing Date 25/7/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Valentina Castellana | valentina.castellana@cgl.org.uk | 07917460749 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
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