Young Person's Resilience Worker - Smoking Cessation

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Overview Change Grow Live are 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,

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About the Role

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Act as main care coordinator overseeing assigned groups of Non-Opiate service users
Ensure a MDT approach to caseload management to encourage lead agencies who are involved to actively supporting service users.
Utilise home visits and community venues for one to one and group work sessions.
To provide rapid and flexible interventions where required to meet the needs of the service users
Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
Provide Very Brief Advice training to CGL staff and volunteers and local partner organisations Emerging Futures and Kirklees in Recovery
Use a trauma informed approach to build engagement and support
Engage with professionals and the wider community to increase understanding of the impacts of smoking on health and wellbeing.
Provide support via 1:1, group, drop in and telephone support to our clients wishing to become smoke free.
Support the Team Lead to ensure service targets are achieved 1.6 Understanding and knowledgeable of the harmful effects associated with smoking. And the link between Smoking

Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
Experience of working with service users with a range of needs,such as mental health, physical health and 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
An understanding and awareness of current national policies on smoking and the strategies that influence the priorities of stop smoking services.
Experience of working within a Health and/or social care environment

What We Offer

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✓Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.

✓We’re 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 bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.

✓Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.

✓Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.

✓Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

5/10/2026

28/9/2026

Victoria Levy | Victoria.Levy@cgl.org.uk

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