Change Grow Live·Summerville, South Carolina
The role involves assessing and engaging service users with complex needs, specifically those with histories of rough sleeping and substance misuse. Responsibilities include providing screening, recovery planning, and supporting social reintegration to help users lead purposeful lives.
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, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Worker who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.
You will focus on engaging with people who have a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse.
You will have some experience of engaging with individuals with multiple and/or complex needs and demonstrate a determined approach to finding solutions.
Going on outreach shifts; these include in all weathers on early mornings, nights, and weekends. Engaging with individuals experiencing rough sleeping and people involved in street-based activity. Working with partner agencies to support people using services to access accommodation, physical and mental health services, substance use services, benefits etc. Accurately recording interactions with individuals, you support and other professionals. About you: Experience of engaging and providing meaningful support to individuals with severe and multiple unmet needs. Experience of communicating effectively with people requiring support Experience of recording relevant sensitive information in a timely manner Knowledge of at least one of the following issues around homelessness; the benefits system, substance use, mental or physical health, the criminal justice system, housing (Social and/or Private Rented). Some experience of supporting people who may be affected by homelessness, mental health and substance use. Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures and their application. Experience of working with people in crisis What we will give to you: 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 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 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. 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
21/6/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Lauren Klycek | Lauren.Klycek@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Candidates must have a strong understanding of substance misuse and experience working with individuals with complex needs. Excellent communication skills and a working knowledge of mental health interventions are required.
Market context
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