Outreach & Engagement Worker (YP Service)
Outreach & Engagement Worker (YP Service)
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£ 27861 - 32002
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Job Description
Overview
Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people
Do you want to make a difference
At Change Grow Live our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support respect and a safe environment where we tailor our approach to each individuals needs to find the best treatment and support options.
Guided by our core values of being open compassionate and bold our team embodies these principles daily striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives foster personal growth and embrace life to its fullest.
Were excited to offer an opportunity in our Kirklees Young Peoples Service for an Outrech and Engagement Workerwith the passion skills and experience to support young people facing challenges around substance use and related needs. This role is key in ensuring timely tailored interventions that make a real difference.
A key part of this role is building meaningful relationships with community partners and stakeholders. Youll spend time nurturing trustnot only in our service but in you as a practitioner. Youll also work closely with local teams to share knowledge coordinate support and ensure a joinedup approach that truly benefits the communities we serve.
Where: Kirklees. The majority of your time will be spent in the community engaging directly with children and young people and working with a range of partners across Kirklees. Some of your time will be spent providing support remotely including online and telephone.
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary: 27861.26 32002.35 dependant on experience (based on full time hours pro rata for part time hours)
Fulltime hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For parttime roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key community partners/stakeholders e.g. police community safety localresidents youth services. Maintain the local partners and stakeholders resource library.
- Develop and maintain an annual diary of planned community engagement events as well as mapping out service development & networking opportunities.
- Work closely with the service education and housing leads as well as EIC and Volunteer leads to ensure that appropriate workshops are delivered holistically alongside a program of detached community work.
- Work closely with service Volunteer Lead and volunteers/student placements to ensure a positive a rewarding experience including supporting with supervision and training & development work.
- Actively support and develop the services digital offer of interventions including developing content for use on social media (e.g. Instagram/TikTok).
To discover more about the key responsibilities please take a look at the full Job Description.
About you:
Knowledge & Experience
Strong background in working with young people and/or young adults
Experience within community service settings (e.g. youth work mental health substance use sexual health)
Good understanding of the challenges faced by 1625yearolds
Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and professional accountability
Familiarity with local support services and referral pathways for young people
Experience in riskinformed approaches including use of dynamic risk assessments
Relevant qualification in youth work social care psychology (or willingness to work towards this)
Awareness of the effects risks and harm reduction strategies related to common substances
Abilities & Skills
Clear and confident communicator both written and verbal able to engage diverse audiences
Warm professional and nonjudgemental approach to supporting young people
Skilled in community outreach with a mindful approach to safety and behaviour management
Creative contributor to digital content (e.g. social media and promotional materials)
Flexible and focused able to meet targets and respond to changing priorities
Comfortable working independently and as part of a supportive team
Positive proactive and highly motivated
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
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme.
Please ensure you fully complete the personal statement in the screening questions outlining how you meet the person specification and job criteria.
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 hereSkilled Worker visa: Overview ()
If you are passionate eager to learn and develop your skills in working with young people who need support in relation to their drug and alcohol use then this might be a perfect opportunity for you!
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Employment Type
Temp
