Targeted Interventions Coordinator

Children and Young People Targeted Interventions Coordinator

Change Grow Liveare a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to the lives of young people offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each young person as an individual and working with them to find the right support and care options.

Our core values areBe open be compassionate and be boldand our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission ofhelping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.

Are you passionate about helping young people change their lives If so wehave an exciting opportunity for a Targeted Intervention Coordinator with our Derbyshire Young Persons; service.

OurTargeted Intervention Coordinators play an integral role within Change Grow Live engaging young people in a range of interventions using a young person-centred approach to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to make informed decisions around drugs and alcohol. Youll be supporting young people to increase their resilience reduce risks and lead safer happier and healthier lives.

Service: CGL The Link Derby City
Location: Derby (Citywide delivery)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Fulltime)
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Working across Derby City you will:

• Deliver targeted group work brief interventions and outreach to children and young people
• Build strong trusted partnerships with schools safeguarding teams and local services
• Support professionals to identify risk early and respond effectively
• Deliver training awareness sessions and professional consultation
• Coordinate volunteers and peer mentors to extend reach and engagement
• Use data insight and local intelligence to target support where it is most needed

You will be highly visible across education and community spaces contributing to early identification prevention and systemwide confidence in responding to risk.

Our Approach

At CGL The Link our services are:

• Rooted in schools and communities
• Driven by early identification and prevention
• Focused on helping young people build resilience and thrive

We believe the right support delivered early and consistently changes life trajectories.

Working Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week (Fulltime)
• Delivery across schools colleges community venues and CGL bases
• Peripatetic working aligned with service need and local delivery

Who This Role Is For

Youre an experienced professional with a calm confident and compassionate approach to working with children and young people particularly where there is risk vulnerability or safeguarding need.

You are comfortable balancing empathy with structure and working across different environments where no two days are the same.

You bring:

• Experience working with children and young people including those who are vulnerable or at risk
• Confidence delivering group work structured interventions or training in education or community settings
• Experience working alongside schools safeguarding teams or multiagency partners
• Strong communication organisation and relationshipbuilding skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and responsively

You may come from a background in:

• Education or schoolbased services
• Youth work or youth offending services
• Safeguarding or early help
• Health wellbeing or community outreach

Why Join Us

• Work in a purposedriven role with visible preventative impact
• Be part of a service that prioritises early intervention not crisis response
• Contribute to systemwide change while working directly with young people
• Develop your career within a national organisation with strong learning and progression pathways

What We Offer

• Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour access to our Wellness Hub and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• Were committed to your development with extensive training funded learning and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Benefit from transparent pay a contributory pension scheme and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bankholidays(pro rata) increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
• Join a supportive values-led team where youll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Where possible were open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy worklife balance.
• Enjoy discounts on shopping cinema trips holidays and more along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Creating the conditions for success for everyone who works or volunteers with us
• Investing in learning development and shared growth
• Building inclusive supportive and valuesdriven teams

Additional Information

• Direct applications only agencies will not be engaged
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received
• Salary subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award