Chemsex Senior Worker

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

CGL Lewisham is a fully integrated service responsible for delivering a range of interventions and we are currently seeking a
**Chemsex Senior Worker** to join our passionate and dedicated team.

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.

**This is a 12 month fixed term position.**

**Where**: Lewisham

**When**:
***We are looking to get the right person into the team ASAP

**Hours**: 37.5 per week

**Salary**: £30,316.74 - £32,412.09 plus Inner London Weighting (£3,915.44)

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

- Support individuals engaging in or impacted by those engaged in Chemsex
- Co-develop and deliver workshops covering ham reduction and relapse prevention skills specific to LGBTQiA+ individuals engaging in Chemsex
- Build relationships and collaborations within the sexual health and drug & alcohol sector
- Deliver assessments and care planning to support LGBTQIA+ individuals in meeting individual goals

**About you**:

- Demonstrable relevant experience in crisis support/intervention, key working/case management, group facilitation and peer-led interventions
- Specific knowledge of the substance use and sexual health needs of LGBTQiA+ individuals
- Have a flair for developing productive multidisciplinary relationships
- Experience of defining, developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions and services
- An ability to collaborate with people from a wide range of backgrounds in a variety of settings in a respectful and empowering way

**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 read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications_**

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.