Young Person Resilience Worker

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

Do you want to work for an organisation that truly believes in people and their potential?

Change Grow Live is committed to supporting young people to overcome challenges and build brighter futures. We provide a safe, respectful environment, delivering work that reflects our core values: Open, Bold and Compassionate.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Young Person’s Resilience Worker to join our West Sussex Young People’s Service. This rewarding frontline role involves supporting young people affected by substance use and related vulnerabilities to reduce risk, build resilience and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.

You will work directly with young people delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting. The role requires a proactive and flexible approach, meeting young people where they are, both practically and emotionally.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (Essential).
• Experience working with young people in a supportive capacity.
• Knowledge of substance misuse, harm reduction, and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Where: This role will be based across West Sussex Contract: 1 year Fixed Term Contract Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

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.

Responsibilities

About the role:

• Support young people from entry into the service through their treatment journey
• Deliver screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, and integrated care planning
• Identify and respond effectively to safeguarding concerns
• Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm for individuals and the wider community
• Advocate for access to partner services
• Promote positive, holistic outcomes in health and wellbeing, reducing risk and building resilience

About you:

• Experience working with young people and understanding of the challenges they face
• Knowledge of safeguarding, including Fraser Guidelines and Gillick Competence
• Understanding of substance misuse and experience in a related field
• Experience supporting young people affected by drug and alcohol use
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills

What we will give to you:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive 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.

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.

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 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

26/6/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Josh hickford | [email protected] | 07551657760

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.