Overview
Change Grow Live is a charity driven by the belief that we can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. We provide compassionate, person‑centred support in a safe and inclusive environment, respecting and valuing each individual.
We are looking for an Outreach and Engagement Worker to join our outreach and engagement team in our vibrant Newham service.
In this role, you’ll work across our three hubs and within the community, partnering with various agencies particularly temporary accommodation services and hostels in Newham to provide tailored support for individuals facing substance use challenges, particularly those with additional barriers such as homelessness, language needs, or no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
Location: NewhamFull Time Hours: 37.5 hrs per weekContract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting individuals as they navigate their recovery journey. Whether you are using your lived experience, professional skills, or both, you’ll help people find their strengths, overcome challenges, and create meaningful change in their lives.
- Building Trust and Supporting Recovery: You’ll be there from the very first contact, guiding individuals through assessments, planning, and onward referrals, ensuring they receive the support they need.
- Creating Safe and Engaging Spaces: You’ll deliver workshops and group sessions on topics such as managing emotions, improving sleep, and building healthy relationships, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
- Promoting Growth and Independence: You’ll encourage resilience, peer connections, and self‑determination, empowering individuals to lead purposeful, fulfilling lives.
- Reducing Harm and Fostering Integration: You’ll help reduce the risks associated with substance use and support people in reconnecting with their communities.
- Championing Advocacy and Access: You’ll advocate for individuals to access services and resources, ensuring no barriers stand in their way.
- Contributing to Meaningful Activities: You’ll help design, deliver, and evaluate group activities that are creative, impactful, and tailored to those you support.
About you
- Lived Experience or Understanding of Substance Use Challenges: Your personal journey or understanding of substance use and recovery gives you a unique perspective and ability to empathise with those you support.
- A Desire to Lead and Inspire: If you are not experienced in facilitating groups yet, you are eager to learn. You are confident in building connections, engaging others, and handling challenges with empathy and professionalism.
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills: You are a great listener, a clear communicator, and comfortable learning new IT skills to enhance your work.
- Proactive and Eager to Learn: You bring energy and initiative, ready to develop your skills, manage your time effectively, and embrace challenges with a positive outlook.
- Awareness of Mental Health and Recovery: Whether through experience or curiosity, you are passionate about understanding mental health and the journey to recovery, and you are ready to expand your knowledge in these areas.
- Team‑Oriented and Collaborative: You work well with others, valuing the strengths of diverse teams and building strong relationships with professionals, stakeholders, and the community.
- A Commitment to Making a Difference: You understand the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality and are eager to grow, improve, and contribute to the success of the team and the people we support.
What We Offer
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service (up to 30 days).
- Paid ’Wellness’ hour each week and access to a dedicated Wellness Hub.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to staff discounts for shopping, cinema, and more.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- A friendly and supportive team environment.
- Training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
- A refer‑a‑friend scheme with a reward if the candidate is successful.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this opportunity, please contact: Hannah Bridges | hannah.bridges@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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