Prevention and Education Practitioner

3 weeks ago


St Helens, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

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 Education and Prevention Practitioner will play a vital role in developing and delivering prevention and early intervention activities in St Helens. Working closely with community stakeholders, you will lead efforts to promote health, raise awareness, and reduce harm related to substance misuse. From designing training programmes to developing digital resources, your work will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our community members. The role will support both the adult drug and alcohol service along with the YP service.

You’ll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

**Responsibilities**:
**About the role**:

- Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Develop and implement effective health promotion and harm reduction strategies and programmes.
- Deliver targeted training sessions on substance misuse prevention and intervention.
- Promote the use of digital resources such as the Lower My Drinking app to engage community members.
- Actively participate in events to promote our services and raise awareness.
- Ensure service user involvement in the development and delivery of programmes.
- Contribute to the development and review of service priorities and action plans.

**About You**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of issues related to substance misuse and its impact on individuals and communities.
- Experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating training programmes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Digital skills, including proficiency in social media and digital resource development.
- Commitment to personal development and safeguarding principles.

**Desirable Skills**:

- Driving license and access to own transport.
- Recognised qualification in substance misuse or related field.
- Experience in facilitating forums or group discussions.

**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

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with **Change Grow Live,** then we would love to talk to you.



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