Opiate Senior Worker Practitioner

Change Grow Liveare 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 values Open Compassionate Bold guide us every day as we work to empower individuals foster growth and help them embrace life to the fullest. If youre passionate about transformative support wed love you to join us as an Opiate Senior Worker/Practitionerin the Wirral!

AtChange Grow Live we believe that our team members share one defining quality: they care. We are committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of those we support creating safe and respectful spaces where each individuals needs shape our approach to recovery and support.

Working as an OpiateSenior Worker/PractitionerwithChange Grow Live is a rewarding role where you can utilise your people skills to make a real difference in the lives of those suffering with substance misuse problems. Supporting our service users from point of entry into the service and through their recovery journey helping with social re-integration harm reduction strategies and enabling them to lead purposeful and meaningful lives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable managerial experience while supporting Recovery Coordinators.This role is based at our Wirral site and there may be some evening and weekend work.

Location:Wirral

Hours:Full Time 37.5 per week (including evening and weekend work)

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.

About the Role:

• Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
• Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by substance use either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
• Ensure service users receive a comprehensive recovery-focused detoxification 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 and support the team lead in driving successful partnership relationships.
• 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.
• Lead on our mentoring and volunteer programmes expanding the mentor offer supervising and developing skills of our peer mentors and volunteers.
• Carry a caseload of complex clients developing personalised treatment journey plans.
• Deputise for the Team Lead when required and support staff in operational duties.

About you:

• Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field ideally within prison/criminal justice
• Be an excellent communicator both verbal and written with good IT skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
• Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions services and good practice
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals agencies and internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
• Experience of working with people who have multiple and complex needs
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others
• Ability and experience of delivering mentoring training and supervision sessions to mentors and volunteers

What we will give to you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionallyyoullreceive 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.
• 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
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme

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.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview -

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 is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.