Community Educator in Crewe

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 a Community Educator to join us at our service. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering targeted training and education sessions to Cheshire East communities and partner organisations. 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.

Where: Crewe or Macclesfield base

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

About the Role:

• Delivery of training and awareness raising sessions with audiences of varying levels of knowledge.
• Utilise digital platforms to deliver sessions as well as face to face delivery.
• Planning and evaluation of training or education programmes.
• Organising events and campaigns to promote or raise awareness of messages.
• Responsibility for risk management and Health & Safety requirements of the delivered training events.
• Developing promotional or awareness raising materials and content.
• Developing campaigns to raise awareness of subject matter focussed on identified cohorts.
• Produce reports on the effectiveness of harm reduction campaigns and messages using qualitative and quantitative mechanisms.
• Understanding of current developments and priorities in substance misuse policy at a national and local level.

What we are looking for:

• Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users.
• Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.
• Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Hold a strong understanding of interventions, services, and best practices.
• Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.
• Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.
• Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.

What We Offer:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Participation in a contributory pension scheme.
• A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A warm and supportive team environment.
• Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Generous refer a friend scheme.

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.

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