[Hiring] Young Adult's Resilience Worker @Change Grow Live

Role Description

We are excited to advertise the role of Young Adults Resilience Worker. We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual with an understanding of multi-agency working and effective partnership approaches with a strong focus on improving outcomes for people to support the ongoing development of pathways for 18–25-year-olds.

Working with young adults aged 18 to 25, you will lead on the delivery of high-quality provision across this distinct and diverse age range with a focus on access, engagement, and support via a range of 1:1 and group interventions, inclusive of assessment & care planning. The role seeks to empower those aged 18-25 to be more resilient & risk aware, in turn supporting the likelihood of a safer, healthier & happier life.

Where: We have three main bases across Nottinghamshire, and you'll work across the Whole County via an Outreach based model of support.

Hours: Full time, 37.5hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Engaging young adults in a pragmatic & meaningful way, which empowers them to access ongoing support.
• Work holistically to assess need & develop a collaborative package of support for young adults, including brief, harm reduction, 1:1, group, and clinical interventions.
• Carry out comprehensive service user assessments and develop individual care plans that clearly identify how achieving each goal will enable progression in addressing substance use and related outcomes.
• Work closely with your service’s Safeguarding Lead, to ensure all issues and concerns are escalated and dealt with quickly and effectively.
• Carry out risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Being responsive to the needs of young adults, ensuring interventions are accessible (e.g. facilitating home visits, working with colleges, universities, etc).

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people and/or young adults.
• Knowledge of issues facing young people and young adults today.
• Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children, young people, and adults.
• Understanding of drug and alcohol issues.
• Experience of forging strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Access to a car and full driving license.
• Knowledge & experience of working with young people/young adults who use substances.
• Experience of delivering training to different audiences in a variety of settings.

Benefits

• Your wellbeing matters: Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• Opportunities to grow: We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Financial peace of mind: Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Time to recharge: Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days after five years of service.
• A welcoming culture: Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Flexibility that works for you: Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• A few added perks: Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.